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:

73. World Book Day 2026

Ada, age 4, has dressed up as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. | Bonnie Knight

Blossom has gone to school dressed as Cruella DeVille. | Samjason Driscoll

Ottilie has dressed as Peppa Pig. | Tyler Dawe

Ash Wheatley has shared his pride at his son going to school dressed as a fox from the book The School Worry. | Ash Wheatley