Youngsters turned up in their pyjamas at All Saints Primary School but were feeling far from sleepy.
They brought in their favourite books and got busy colouring in 'We Love Reading' posters, and their teachers read them some night-time stories.
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Tele was met with lots of happy smiling faces when we visited Ms Shields' P3/2 class.
Depute head teacher Jennifer McGachy says there is a strong commitment to reading and literacy in the school.
She said: "We asked children to bring in their favourite books and instead of spending money on costumes, we asked them to wear their pyjamas and read bedtimes stories.