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:

113. World Book Day 2026

Shannon Gregory sent us this spellbinding picture of Elphaba and Glinda. | Shannon Gregory

Becky Huntley sent in this brilliant picture of six-year-old Eddy Newnes who has dressed up as the Burger Boy. | Becky Huntley

Jessica Field has sent in this fantastic picture of three-year-old Blossy dressed as Matilda's Miss Trunchbull. | Jessica Field

Angie Louise Clark sent in this photo of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, aka Franklin-Wolf aged 2 | Angie Louise Clark Photo: Angie Louise Clark