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:
21. Willy Wonka
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
22. Oompa Loompas and Iron Man
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
23. Willy Wonka
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
24. Cinderella
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