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:

45. World Book Day 2026

Five-year-old Albie has dressed up as the Captain Edward Smith of the Titanic. | Jodie Curtis

Rebecca Wilcockson and Sophie Bowring as Cook and The King. | Shanai Land

Cheryl Hutchings sent in this lovely picture of five-year-old Millie Hutchings who is dressed up as Little Miss Chatter Box. | Cheryl Hutchings

Katie Louise has shared this picture of her daughter dressed up as Max from Stranger Things. | Katie Louise