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.

Aria-Jane (aged ten) dressed up as Cinderella Photo: Submitted

Olivia (aged six) and Harry (aged four) dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Submitted

Myla (aged three) dressed up as Paddington Bear Photo: Submitted

Daniel (aged four) dressed up as the Gruffalo Photo: Submitted

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