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:
17. World Book Day: Mary Poppins
This costume is absolutely sensational - Happy World Book Day! Photo: Sophie Lewis
18. World Book Day: Victory Primary School
Staff and pupils from Victory Primary School dressed to impress for World Book Day 2025. Pictured - Pupils from Victory Primary School dressed up for World Book Day. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute
19. World Book Day: Cruella de Vil
Ivy Pearl Watson look fabulous in her Cruella costume! Photo: Sophie Lewis
20. World Book Day: Luna Lovegood
Taken from the Harry Potter books, this Luna Lovegood is fantastically whacky. Photo: Sophie Lewis