From Where’s Wally to Harry Potter to Dear Zoo, children from schools across Portsmouth and its surrounding area pulled out the stops.
The theme for World Book Day this year is ‘Go All In’ in a bid to promote the importance of reading in a modern and fun way, with youngsters also benefitting from a book token to spend at participating stores.

21. World Book Day: Bananas in Pyjamas
This Bananas in Pyjamas costume is absolutely brilliant. Photo: Sophie Lewis

22. World Book Day: The Midnight Gang
Amber looks incredible in her World Book Day costume. Her chosen book is The Midnight Gang by David Walliams. Photo: Sophie Lewis

23. World Book Day: Dear Zoo
Reggie looks adorable in his Dear Zoo World Book Day costume. Photo: Sophie Lewis

24. World Book Day: Wednesday
How brilliant is this Wednesday costume? Photo: Sophie Lewis
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