132 fabulous World Book Day pictures of children across Hampshire

Senior Reporter

Published 5th Mar 2026, 19:11 GMT

Updated 10th Mar 2026, 10:58 GMT

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:

Indica has gone to school dressed as Superman. | Machaela Stephens

Tara Harvey has shared this picture of Alba as Cindy Lou Who from The Grinch. | Tara Harvey

Emily King has shared this fabulous picture. | Emily King

Nancy has dressed as Princess Pearl. | Shella Morrison

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