BOOKWORMS from across Basingstoke and Deane were tasked with helping put Humpty Dumpty together again in Festival Place over the weekend.

As a part of World Book Day, Porchester Square was transformed on Saturday and Sunday into a stage full of colourful giant storybook characters.

As guardian of the books, Boris the giant inflatable bookworm was overseeing character appearances, entertaining Story Soup Sessions, a Humpty Dumpty adventure, and a craft corner.

As well as being encouraged to read books from the Giant Bookcase Library, children were asked to help put eight-foot-tall Humpty Dumpty back together again by finding the pieces hidden around the shopping centre.

Ahead of the event, Festival Place centre director Neil Churchill said: “We’re big fans of World Book Day here at Festival Place and are keen to open up a world of imagination to our young customers.

“Boris the giant bookworm and Humpty Dumpty are brilliant, eye-catching characters that are simply unmissable and will fill the space with colour and joy."

There was also a host of interactive story adventures taking place across the weekend.

If you are taking part in World Book Day today (Thursday), send your pictures to newsdesk@basingstokegazette.co.uk.