From Where’s Wally to Harry Potter to Dear Zoo, children from schools across Portsmouth and its surrounding area pulled out the stops.
The theme for World Book Day this year is ‘Go All In’ in a bid to promote the importance of reading in a modern and fun way, with youngsters also benefitting from a book token to spend at participating stores.

17. World Book Day: Mary Poppins
This costume is absolutely sensational - Happy World Book Day! Photo: Sophie Lewis

18. World Book Day: Victory Primary School
Staff and pupils from Victory Primary School dressed to impress for World Book Day 2025. Pictured - Pupils from Victory Primary School dressed up for World Book Day. Photos by Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute

19. World Book Day: Cruella de Vil
Ivy Pearl Watson look fabulous in her Cruella costume! Photo: Sophie Lewis

20. World Book Day: Luna Lovegood
Taken from the Harry Potter books, this Luna Lovegood is fantastically whacky. Photo: Sophie Lewis


