The News & Star called on your help to celebrate World Book Day and you didn't let us down.

Colourful collections of storybook characters have been brought to life in classrooms and nurseries across the county for the last two days.

Children and staff dressed up as their favourite fictional characters - and they didn't disappoint.

Here we've put together a gallery from across north and west Cumbria.

We're also showcasing a selection of the superb fancy dress costumes in the News & Star on Saturday and Monday.

And there are lots more below.