In Pictures: Here are 47 creative World Book Day costumes across Portsmouth, Gosport, Emsworth and Havant

By Sophie Lewis

Published 7th Mar 2024, 19:41 BST

Updated 8th Mar 2024, 07:53 BST

Children all over the country have celebrated the importance of books and Hampshire is no different – here are 47 incredible costumes.

From Miss Trunchball to Cinderella to The Very Hungry Caterpillar, parents have pulled out all of the stops this year for World Book Day. The idea behind is to encourage children to get reading and every child in education across the UK will receive a book token to spend at participating stores.

Here are 47 fantastic pictures of children dressed up for World Book Day:

45. World Book Day

Portsmouth High School, GDST, has celebrated World Book Day. Pictured Trinity as the Mad Hatter. Photo: Portsmouth High School, GDST

Portsmouth High School, GDST, has celebrated World Book Day. Pictured: Rose, Isabelle and Olivia Photo: Portsmouth High School, GDST

Portsmouth High School, GDST, has celebrated World Book Day. Pictured: The Pre-School Photo: Portsmouth High School, GDST

Portsmouth High School, GDST, has celebrated World Book Day. Pictured: Callie Photo: Portsmouth High School, GDST