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

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.

17. WORLD BOOK DAY 2026

A youngster dressed up as Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games Photo: Submitted

Oscar (aged four) dressed up as Iron Man Photo: Submitted

Myla dressed up as Hermione Granger from Harry Potter and Connie dressed up as Jessie from Toy Story Photo: Submitted

Maxi (aged six) dressed up as Harry Potter Photo: Submitted