As yesterday marked World Book Day every child across the country has a chance to pick up, read and enjoy books and storytelling.
The celebrations are back this year and children across South Tyneside have dressed up as their favourite characters.
From Disney Princesses to Where's Wally? children have had great fun dressing up for the day.
Here is our second batch of the brilliant pictures sent into the Gazette from families across the borough.
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