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

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.

9. WORLD BOOK DAY 2025

Aria (aged six), from Aspin Park Academy, dressed up as Mal from Descendants Photo: Submitted

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

A youngster dressed up as the Tooth Fairy from The Tale of the Tooth Fairy Photo: Submitted

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