Trees blossomed into books in Turkey’s northwestern city of Kocaeli on Friday, attracting curious visitors to stop for a good read during the local book fair. /Xinhua Photo

Over 20,000 books were hung on ropes between trees. Most of the books were world classics and novels for children, as this year’s book fair focused on children’s literature. /Xinhua Photo

Some young readers had to climb up ladders or use their parents’ backs in order to reach for books. /Xinhua Photo

The special event was created as a local effort to kindle people’s interest in reading books. /Xinhua Photo