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:

49. World Book Day 2026

Arthur, 7, has dressed up as John Westwood. | Betsy Warrenn

Students at Copnor Primary School looking brilliant in their costumes. | Copnor Primary School

Smiles all round at Copnor Primary School this World Book Day. | Copnor Primary School

Students have rocked up to school in an array of incredible book-inspired outfits. | Copnor Primary School