World Book Day 2025, which took place on Thursday, March 6, encourages children up and down the country to celebrate the importance of books.
Schools in Portsmouth and its surrounding areas pulled out all of the stops to immerse children in the world of books and in return, the youngsters rocked up in some absolutely incredible costumes.
From Mr Bean, Matilda, Mary Poppins and Harry Potter to the Loch Ness Monster and Amelia Earhart - there was a fantastic range of costumes showcased.
We visited a number of schools including Victory Primary School, Stamshaw Junior School, Meon Infant School and Moorings Way Infant School yesterday to get a glimpse at some of the wonderful activities taking place.
As part of World Book Day, every child in full-time education in the UK and Ireland will receive a voucher to be spent on books across a number of stores.
Here are 175 superb pictures of youngsters celebrating World Book Day:
33. World Book Day: Dear Zoo
Ezra looks adorable in his lion costume for the book Dear Zoo. Photo: Sophie Lewis
34. World Book Day: Pirate
This pirate costume is fab - Happy World Book Day! Photo: Sophie Lewis
35. World Book Day: Dorothy
Penelope looks incredible as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz! Photo: Sophie Lewis
36. World Book Day: Crayon
This crayon outfit is brilliant - Happy World Book Day! Photo: Sophie Lewis