132 fabulous World Book Day pictures of children across Hampshire

Senior Reporter

Published 5th Mar 2026, 19:11 GMT

Updated 10th Mar 2026, 10:58 GMT

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:

Jessica as Mary Poppins with a hat made from her hair. | Laura Gazzard

Willow and Emilia as two Jessie cowgirls from Toy Story. | Heidi Lillington

Arthur Chandler as The Very Hungry Caterpillar. | Cara Ingroville

Kelly Wearn has shared this brilliant picture of Kobie, Preston and Denni with us. | Kelly Wearn

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