From Miss Trunchball to Cinderella to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, parents have pulled out all of the stops this year for World Book Day. The idea behind is to encourage children to get reading and every child in education across the UK will receive a book token to spend at participating stores.
Here are 47 fantastic pictures of children dressed up for World Book Day:
37. Garfield
Children across Hampshire dressed to impress as they took part in World Book Day. From Oompa Loompas to the Very Hungry Caterpillar and even Miss Trunchball, there have been some amazing costumes. Photo: Contributed
38. Thing 1 & 2 and Cat in the Hat
Children across Hampshire dressed to impress as they took part in World Book Day. From Oompa Loompas to the Very Hungry Caterpillar and even Miss Trunchball, there have been some amazing costumes. Photo: Contributed
39. Mary Poppins
Children across Hampshire dressed to impress as they took part in World Book Day. From Oompa Loompas to the Very Hungry Caterpillar and even Miss Trunchball, there have been some amazing costumes. Photo: Contributed
40. World Book Day
Gomer Junior School in Gosport, dressed as their favourite book characters, baked caked and took part in online quizzes to mark World Book Day.Pictured is: (l-r) Eden Vignolles (10) and Tilly Blowers (10) from The Secret Garden.Picture: Sarah Standing (070324-6427) Photo: Sarah Standing