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:
165. World Book Day: The Gruffalo
Reid has chosen to dress up as The Gruffalo and he looks wonderful! Photo: Sophie Lewis
167. World Book Day: The Tiger Who Came To Tea
What a fantastic choice of book - The Tiger Who Came To Tea. Happy World Book Day! Photo: Sophie Lewis
168. World Book Day: St Paul's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School has got in the spirit of World Book Day by getting dressed up to celebrate the importance of reading. Pictured: Teachers and staff dressed up Photo: St Paul's Catholic Primary School