IN PICTURES: 21 fantastic photos of children celebrating World Book Day across the Harrogate district

By Lucy Chappell

Published 5th Mar 2026, 16:05 GMT

Youngsters across the Harrogate district have got into the spirit of World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite characters.

Thousands of children and families across the district showed off their creativity with a host of marvellous costumes.

The day aims to encourage reading for pleasure amongst children and is promoted in more than 100 countries around the globe.

Ruby (aged three) dressed up as the witch from Room on the Broom Photo: Submitted

Jordan (aged four) dressed up as Sonic the Hedgehog Photo: Submitted

April (aged eight) dressed up as Hermione Granger from Harry Potter Photo: Submitted

A youngster dressed up as Petey the Cat from Dog Man Photo: Submitted

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