Schools throughout the region have hosted Book Week parades so children can share their costumes with their friends and family.

Once again, the result did not disappoint.

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Schools and childcare centres were filled with animals, wizards, and fairies, to name a few.

This year's theme is 'Reading is My Secret Power' and there were plenty of superheros present too.

Did your children dress up for Book Week 2019?

Send your Book Week photos to betina.hughes@austcommunitymedia.com.au to have them included in our 2019 Book Week gallery.

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