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.
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17. WORLD BOOK DAY 2025
A pupil at St Peter’s Church of England Primary School dressed up as Dorothy from the Wizard Of Oz Photo: St Peter’s Church of England Primary School

18. WORLD BOOK DAY 2025
Pupils at Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School

19. WORLD BOOK DAY 2025
Jem Fauntkane-McHugh, aged seven, dressed up as Reepicheep from The Chronicles of Narnia Photo: Submitted

20. WORLD BOOK DAY 2025
Pupils at Markington Church of England Primary School dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Markington Church of England Primary School

