PICTURE SPECIAL: Here are 21 fantastic pictures of youngsters across the Harrogate district dressed up as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day 2023

By Lucy Chappell

Published 6th Mar 2023, 16:12 GMT

Updated 6th Mar 2023, 16:59 GMT

Youngsters across the Harrogate district got into the spirit of World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite characters last week.

Hundreds of children across the district went to school dressed as their favourite characters for World Book Day on Thursday.

The day aims to encourage reading for pleasure amongst children and is promoted in more than 100 countries around the globe.

Here are 21 pictures of youngsters dressed up as their favourite book characters – thank you to everyone who sent in their pictures

Fountain's Earth Church of England Primary School Photo: Jayne Fearnley

St Peter's Church of England Primary School Photo: Paul Griffiths

Jorgia Shepherd (aged seven) as Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz Photo: Michelle Shepherd

Markington Church of England Primary and Nursery School Photo: Kathy Lewis

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