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Elvis’ book week comeback

Kleenex kid: Ava Emmerson’s book week costume was among the more imaginative at the Rochester Primary School book week event last week. Photo by Rohan Aldous
Thank you very much: Maddox Parker has a future in Vegas if he chooses to explore a carrer as an Elvis impersonator. The King was part of the Rochester book week parade.
Double trouble: Remi and Seth Rasmussen took on the identities of Dr Zeuss characters Thing 1 and Thing 2 for the book week event
Look at that: Amazed by the characters of Rochester primary’s book week parade were Phoenix Smith and and Ariah Mundie.
Clowning around: Emily Mays gets into character by dancing a jig, with a serious pirate (James Spry-Benson) hot on her heels
Flying the flag: Jasmine Watson and Keeley Major were mirror images of one another for the event, which brought a smile to everyone’s face.
Space age: Sofia Mays takes on a robotic look for the book week parade, receiving high fives from passing by characters.
Black is back: Spreading her wings as one of the Rochester Primary School book week hosts was Aaliyah Pump.
There’s Wally: Red and white skivvies and beanies were a popular accessory with Charlie Collins, Travis Cartwright, Jamaar Hearn, Maddi Walker and Charlie Pascoe - depicting the Where’s Wally character. Photo by Rohan Aldous
Cool cats: Steve Rasmussen, Chelsea Griffiths and Teagan McDougall prove that popular, and celebrated, Dr Zeuass character Cat in the Hat came in all shapes and sizes - as did their hats.
Baa-naa-naas: Taking on the personalities of “banana loving’’ Despicable Me minions were Ruby Ettershank, Matilda Godden and Lili Withey.