From age old classics including Snow White, Bilbo Baggins and Charlie Bucket, to more modern favourites such as the Powerpuff Girls, Minions and Pikachu, the books that are inspiring the city’s youngsters have been on full display in schools today.
The incredible work of parents – and youngsters – to put together the wonderful costumes has meant the day has been a huge success for many in the city.
Here are just some of the pictures sent in by proud parents.
54. World Book Day
Taron and Ellery (both 6) dressed up as Tom and Epos the Flame Bird from Beast Quest Photo: PT Reader
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Tayla-Jane 9, dressed up as Royalty, Willow, 7, as Tired) and Regie, 3, as Super Mario Photo: PT Reader
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Some schools did things a big differently, asking people to dress potatoes as their favourite characters - This is Ted from Curious George done by Ava-Mae in year 4, and Pikachu from a Where’s Pikachu book done by Iona in Reception Photo: PT Reader