IN PICTURES: 57 fantastic photos of children celebrating World Book Day across the Harrogate district

By Lucy Chappell

Published 11th Mar 2025, 16:05 GMT

Updated 20th Mar 2025, 09:20 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.

Two youngsters dressed up as a bunny and Queen Elizabeth Photo: Submitted

Nancy (age five) dressed up as Elphaba from Wicked Photo: Submitted

Aria-Jane (age nine) dressed up as Alice from Alice in Wonderland Photo: Submitted

Adiyan dressed up as a Globe from The Children’s Atlas Photo: Submitted

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