If you are looking for inspiration ahead of Thursday (March 3), then here are some of the best costumes from last year.
We took to Facebook to ask the people of Portsmouth to spread some joy by sharing photos of their little ones’ costumes for 2021.
Overwhelmed by entries, we chose 30 of our favourite pictures to share with you in this special World Book Day gallery.
From Superworm, to Norman the Slug, to a genius take on the Gingerbread Man, each image is bound to bring a smile.
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17. 30 of Portsmouth’s best World Book Day 2021 costumes
Lana, four, as the Mad Hatter Photo: Contributed

18. 30 of Portsmouth’s best World Book Day 2021 costumes
Michelle Harrington's son, Charlie, as Norman the Slug Photo: Contributed

19. 30 of Portsmouth’s best World Book Day 2021 costumes
Bernie, four, as Sherlock Holmes Photo: Contributed

20. 30 of Portsmouth’s best World Book Day 2021 costumes
Annabelle, five, as the Cat in the Hat Photo: 3rd party
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