There could not be a better time to browse through these chapters in time as we celebrate Children’s Book Week.
Its aim is to inspire youngsters to get involved in the great world of reading.
And to get you in the spirit of the occasion, here is a selection of book scenes from the Central Library, Stranton Primary School, Owton Manor Library and St Aidan’s Primary School.
Take a look and see who you recognise in these Hartlepool Mail archive photos.
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Join us as we turn the pages on these retro scenes from Hartlepool and East Durham. Photo: hm
. Super at Stranton Primary
A giant book to enjoy in this 2014 scene at Stranton Primary School where reception class teacher Andrea Windram joined children for a day of reading. Photo: Frank Reid
5. Retro reading at Owton Manor Library
These Owton Manor children really were in to reading in 2015! Coun Allan Barclay joined youngsters at Owton Manor Library for a reading challenge. Does this bring back memories? Photo: Kevin Brady
6. Super at the Central Library
A scene from the Central Library's first Harry Potter book night in 2015 and Isobel Hanley is in the photo. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Fab at Fens Primary
Best selling children's author Dan Smith was pictured as he signed copies of his books for Fens Primary School pupils in 2019. Who do you recognise in the photo? Photo: Frank Reid
8. A flashback to 2007
Another happy scene from the 2007 visit of author Adam Bushnell to Hesleden Primary School. Were you there? Photo: GW