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:
85. World Book Day 2026
Nina Drudge has shared this brilliant picture of Meredith, 7, who is Taylor Swift today. | Nina Drudge
86. World Book Day 2026: King's Academy Gomer
Staff at King's Academy Gomer have all embraced World Book Day and have dressed up as characters from Little People, Big Dreams. | King's Academy Gomer
87. World Book Day 2026: King's Academy Gomer
From Little Red Riding Hood to Hermione Granger, class 5EG at King's Academy Gomer looks incredible in their World Book Day outfits. | King's Academy Gomer
88. World Book Day 2026: King's Academy Gomer
Class 5LL has rocked up to school in some fabulous outfits to celebrate World Book Day. | King's Academy Gomer