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.
5. World Book Day
Amelia (l), 6 and (r) Hallie, 4, Risebrough dressed as a pirate and a lion for World Book Day. | User (UGC) Photo: User
6. World Book Day
Poppy Mowle, 9, went as Cat in the Hat to World Book Day at Fernhurst Junior School in Southsea. | User (UGC) Photo: User
7. World Book Day
Four-month-old Kriss Suter from Gosport was dressed as the Hungry Caterpillar for World Book Day. | User (UGC) Photo: User
8. World Book Day
Dolly Mai Murdoch, 8, from Hilsea went as Wednesday Addams for World Book Day. | User (UGC) Photo: User
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