Favourite fictional personalities such as Mary Poppins, Spiderman and Harry Potter flew through the doors of schools and nurseries across Derbyshire.
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Crystal Millward writes: "Jensen, 7 today, dressed up as his favourite Harry Potter character Dracoy Malfoy." Photo: Crystal Millward
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George, Maeve and Lola as "The Day The Crayons Quit" in this photo submitted by Kate Bodell. Photo: Kate Bodell
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Lucy Alice Drabble writes: "Oliver, aged 2, as Buzz Lightyear." Photo: Lucy Alice Drabble
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Rebecca Short posts: "Ellie-Mae, 7, as Mary Poppins, Lucie aged 5 as Tinkerbell, Ethan aged 4 as Superman." Photo: Rebecca Louise Short