World Book Day: 175 fantastic pictures of children celebrating World Book Day across Hampshire

Children have rocked up to school this morning in some superb costumes to celebrate their favourite books as part of World Book Day.

From Amelia Earhart to Mr Bean to Where’s Wally?, parents have pulled out all of the stops this year for World Book Day. The idea behind the day 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 175 fantastic pictures of children dressed up for World Book Day:

121. World Book Day: Elsa

Taken from Frozen, this little lady has dressed up as the ice princess, Elsa. Photo: Sophie Lewis

Happy World Book Day to this youngster who dressed up as Matilda. Photo: Sophie Lewis

This Little Red Riding Hood looks extremely happy to be celebrating World Book Day. Photo: Sophie Lewis

This youngster has chosen to dress up as Harry Potter. Photo: Sophie Lewis