Children across the city and the surrounding region dressed up as their favourite characters. We asked our readers to send in pictures of their costumes and here are 51 of the amazing ones we were sent.

49. World Book Day
Kyla Russell, 11, from Stakes, Waterlooville, dressed up as Cat in the Hat for World Book Day. | User (UGC) Photo: User

50. World Book Day
Elijah Okantey from Portsea dressed up as Woody from Toy Story for World Book Day. | User (UGC) Photo: User

51. World Book Day
Max Chamberlain, 8, dressed up as the Elephant in the Garden for World Book Day at Fernhurst Junior School in Portsmouth and was awarded a certificate for his costume. | User (UGC) Photo: User
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