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:

117. World Book Day 2026
Ellie-Mae Seale has shared this fantastic picture of four-year-old Tiago who has gone to school dressed as Russell from Up. | Ellie-Mae Seale

118. World Book Day 2026
One-year-old Jesse has dressed as the Alien from Toy Story. | Shawny Mabe

119. World Book Day 2026
Gemma Walters has shared this brilliant picture of Delilah as the Highway Rat. | Gemma Walters

120. World Book Day 2026
Hmy Hmy has shared this picture of Belle from Beauty and the Beast. | Hmy Hmy
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