World Book Day 2025, which took place on Thursday, March 6, encourages children up and down the country to celebrate the importance of books.
Schools in Portsmouth and its surrounding areas pulled out all of the stops to immerse children in the world of books and in return, the youngsters rocked up in some absolutely incredible costumes.
From Mr Bean, Matilda, Mary Poppins and Harry Potter to the Loch Ness Monster and Amelia Earhart - there was a fantastic range of costumes showcased.
We visited a number of schools including Victory Primary School, Stamshaw Junior School, Meon Infant School and Moorings Way Infant School yesterday to get a glimpse at some of the wonderful activities taking place.
As part of World Book Day, every child in full-time education in the UK and Ireland will receive a voucher to be spent on books across a number of stores.
Here are 175 superb pictures of youngsters celebrating World Book Day:
137. World Book Day: Minion
If you like Despicable Me, you will appreciate this costume. What a brilliant Minion outfit! Photo: Sophie Lewis
138. World Book Day: Sonic the Hedgehog
Theo looks brilliant in his Sonic the Hedgehog fancy dress! Photo: Sophie Lewis
139. World Book Day: The Snail and the Whale
Wilf - you look amazing! I love this costume idea celebrating the book The Snail and the Whale. Photo: Sophie Lewis
140. World Book Day: Queen Elizabeth
This is such a nice way to celebrate Queen Elizabeth! Photo: Sophie Lewis