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:

97. World Book Day 2026

Debbie Turner has shared this picture of Florence dressed as The Very Hungry Caterpillar. | Debbie Turner

Florence-Mae has gone to school as the witch from Room on the Broom. | Zoe Scott

Hollie Dixon has shared this picture of Lottie and Lillie dressed as Snow White. | Hollie Dixon

Alesha as Amy from sleepovers by Jacqueline Wilson and Kira as Jasmine from Jake and Jasmine to the Rescue by Karen Harlow. | Lindsey Peggy