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:
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Cheryl Thomas has shared this picture of her daughter dressed as Britney from the Chipmunks. | Cheryl Thomas
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Kirsty Crichton has shared this wonderful picture of Summer as Fantastic Mr Fox. | Kirsty Crichton
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