From traditional tales to modern classics, imaginations went wild.
We have loved looking at the pictures you have shared with us for this special day aimed at changing lives through a love of books and reading.
World Book Day was created by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading. It is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.
The first World Book Day in the UK and Ireland took place in 1997 to encourage young people to discover the pleasure of reading.
As World Book Day founder, Baroness Gail Rebuck, recalls “We wanted to do something to reposition reading and our message is the same today as it was then – that reading is fun, relevant, accessible, exciting, and has the power to transform lives.”
Here is our round up of images submitted showing the array of costumes.
1. Peter Pan to Mr Bean
Miller, aged 3, dressed up as his favourite character Peter Pan, while Denver age 7, took on the character of Mr Bean, complete with teddy bear Photo: UGC
2. Willy Wonka World
Twins Eric and Seth Street, age 6, as Willy Wonka and an Oompah Loompah at Faldingworth school. Photo: UGC
3. Just a little tickle
Jack, aged 4, had fun as Mr Tickle. Photo: UGC
4. Football and Roald Dahl
Rory Armitage (5) and big sister Isla (8) transformed into their favourite book characters Photo: UGC