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:

29. World Book Day 2026

Holly Tod sent in this brilliant picture. | Holly Tod

Three-month-old Violet has dressed up as Violet Beauregarde from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for her first World Book Day. | Faye Dooley

Amanda Fripp from Matilda - sent in by Sydney Lloren. | Sydney Lloren

Becky Taylor has shared this picture of her grandson who has dressed up as The Very Hungry Caterpillar. | Becky Taylor