IN PICTURES: 25 brilliant photos of children celebrating World Book Day across the Harrogate district

By Lucy Chappell

Published 6th Mar 2025, 16:26 GMT

Updated 6th Mar 2025, 16:32 GMT

Youngsters across the Harrogate district 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.

Pupils at Highfield Prep School dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Highfield Prep School

Pupils at Beckwithshaw Primary School dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Beckwithshaw Primary School

A youngster dressed up as Mr Tickle from the Mr Men series Photo: Submitted

Pupils at Highfield Pre School dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Highfield Pre School

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