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 (aged seven) dressed up as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz Photo: Submitted

Two youngsters dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Submitted

A youngster dressed up as their favourite book character Photo: Submitted

Rion (aged nine) dressed up as his favourite book character Photo: Submitted

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