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:

105. World Book Day 2026
Jessica Martin has shared this brilliant pictures of Isla as Matilda and Jack as Funnybones. | Jessica Martin

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Gracie has dressed up as The Tiger Who Came To Tea. | Sophie Eastman

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Henry has flown into school as Buckbeak from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. | Sally MacPherson

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Two-year-old Eddie has dressed up as Lightning McQueen. | Jess Gorman
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