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Characters come out to play

By Riverine Herald

Aug 25, 2025

A host of characters turned up to book week celebrations at Twin Rivers Primary School. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Students and teachers from across the region have been celebrating reading and the joy of stories as part of Children's Book Week.

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This year, the beloved tradition celebrates 80 years and the theme — Book an Adventure — explores the magic of storytelling.

Students and teachers at Echuca Twin Rivers Primary School celebrated with a book character parade on Friday, August 22.

Riv photographer Jordan Townrow headed along to the parade and see some of the characters.

Twin Rivers teachers (from back left) Brigette Gorman, Bronwyn Slater, Amy Foster, principal Julie Hommelhoff; (front) Kasey McCann, Rebecca Irving, Stacey Lee-Doolan, Jacqui Agius and Trish Bradley. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Even the Three Blind Mice enjoyed the parade. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Princesses paraded around the circle with a royal flair. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

High fives were the order of the day as characters came to life. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Nic Cavallaro, Brooke Trevacus, Tahlia Mundie, principal Julie Hommelhoff, Stacy Bacon and Tegan Van Schaik got in the spirit of book week. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Students young and and old enjoyed the parade. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Costumes ranged from the simple to the more unusual. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

Students share a love to reading with each other through book week. Photo by JORDAN TOWNROW

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