JOURNAL readers have been making the most of World Book Day today (March 3), sharing pictures of their children’s costumes based on famous book characters.
Children throughout the country have gone to school today dressed as a character from their favourite book to celebrate the annual event, which encourages children to read more.
And this year marks the 25th anniversary of the celebration.
Michaela Bratherton shared this shot of seven-year-old Amelia-Rose dressed up as Hermione Granger from the “Harry Potter” books:
Steph Chadwick showed seven-year-old Bella Twist as Miss Trunchbull from “Matilda”:
Carla Taylor posted a picture of seven-year-old Charley dressed as David Walliams’ “Gangsta Granny”:
Gemma Parry sent a picture of Evie, aged seven, of Ysgol Llywelyn, as Goldilocks:
Charlie Neapsey said Jesse, aged six, dressed as the Cat in the Hat “to match his crazy personality!”:
Helen Elizabeth Parker shared seven-year-old Lilian’s Cinderella costume:
Katie Clark’s two-year-old, Harrison, wore a Peter Rabbit outfit:
And Lateefa Thomas shared seven-year-old Theo dressed as Harry Potter:
Elsewhere, Richard Kendrick donned his Rhyl charity bear costume at Rhuddlan library as he helped encourage children to read:
If you’d like to add your pictures to our collection, message the Journal on Facebook or comment on: www.facebook.com/RhylJournal.co.uk/photos/4834900149940765.
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