World Book Day

Pupils across Preston came together to celebrate World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite literary characters

8 brilliant group photos as Preston pupils celebrate World Book Day

33 of the best World Book Day costumes from across Lancashire

33 of the best World Book Day costumes from across Lancashire

L: Harry, 5 as a Minion. R: Albie-Jon as the Tin Man, Elijah as the Scarecrow and Ezra as the Cowardly Lion.

28 photos of Lancashire's youngsters dressed up for World Book Day

L. Kobi, 7, as The Lorax and Percy, 10, as Sherlock Holmes. R: Reggie, 2, as Peter Rabbit.

33 more fantastic costumes from across Lancashire this World Book Day

L: Phoebe, 8 as Cruella; Oscar 6 as Lord Voldemort and Henry, 3, as Buzz Lightyear. R: Henry, 8, as Gulliver from Gullivers Travels.

31 more wonderful costumes from across Lancashire this World Book Day

L: Ollie, 6, as the adjective 'old'. R: Hayden, 7, as Gangsta Granny.

25 fabulous pictures of Lancashire youngsters this World Book Day

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L: Ziggy age 5 as David Bowie. R: Louie age 7 as Mr Bean

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L: Blossom 6 as Princess Peach & Theodore 4 as Mario. R: Lydia age 4 as Hickory Dickory Dock from the nursery rhyme.

30 inspiratonal pictures of kids dressed up for World Book Day

L: Isla-Rae age 7 & Aida-Jayne age 3 dressed up as Wilma Flintstone. R: Lucca aged 3 as Elmer.

29 more picture perfect photos of your little ones on World Book Day

31 delightful pictures of children celebrating World Book Day in Lancashire

31 delightful pictures of children celebrating World Book Day

L: Mila age 4 as Cruella & Theodore age 2 as her Dalmatian. R: Grace aged 6 as The Cat in the Hat

30 fantastic pictures as youngsters shine on World Book Day

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Elizabeth Sasse, Victoria Ray, Donna Allsopp and Naila Shah dressed up as their favourite characters during World Book Day at Lancaster Lane CP School in Clayton le Woods, Preston.

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25 of the best costumes seen on World Book Day from across Lancashire

L to R: Gracie age 8 as the Scarecrow from Wizard of Oz, Lucca age 2 as the very hungry caterpillar and Tia age 6 as the Hogwarts Express

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