132 fabulous World Book Day pictures

It’s World Book Day.

Schools are looking a little different too, with staff fully embracing the spirit of World Book Day and joining in the fun alongside the children

Check out our gallery of 132 fantastic pictures of children across Portsmouth and the surrounding area clad in their best book-inspired outfits:

37. World Book Day 2026

Newt from Fantastic Beasts and Harry from Harry Potter. | Georgia Donald

Staff at St Clare’s Pre-school look incredible as they celebrate World Book Day. | Steph Smith

Claire Valente-Mitchell has sent in this fabulous picture of King Richard I from Horrible Histories. | Claire Valente-Mitchell

Harlow, 3, and Violet, 2, have dressed up as Elsa and Snow White. | Taylor Leigh Hart