Youngsters across the region are set to channel some of their favourite storybook characters as part of the annual Book Week celebrations.

The state-wide stay-at-home directive, due to Covid restrictions, has put an end to the ever-popular Book Week Parade enjoyed in many schools.

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However, the restrictions have not put a stop to youngsters enjoying some dress-up fun.

Eric Strode, 6, of Moss Vale has embraced the opportunity to dress as his favourite storybook character, Dr Alan Grant from Jurassic Park.

His character choice fits well with this year's Book Week theme - Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds.

Eric has a twinkle of adventure in his eye. He has loved dinasaurs since he was about three years old and is a huge fan of the Jurassic Park/World movies.

His mum Lauren said "we have a ridiculous amount of toy dinosaurs, books, craft books, models including a giant T-rex one."

This is not surprising considering T-Rex is his favourite dinasaur.

Meanwhile, Robertson youngster Audrey Zonneveld found her dress up joy in an Old World. She chose to represent the character from a classic novel Anne of Green Gables

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