Youngsters dressed up as their favourite book characters as part of an event to encourage more families to read together.

The event at Stockwood Library featured a fancy dress procession and singing, with children learning songs and rhymes from different cultures.

Lord Mayor Councillor Christopher Davies is pictured with librarian Roxanne Lewington and Charlotte Likeman, one, and Chloe Taylor, three. Above, Tracy Sockett and daughter Lauren, two