World Book Day 2023: 37 lovely pictures of Derbyshire children dressed as their favourite characters

Published 2nd Mar 2023, 17:13 BST

Updated 2nd Mar 2023, 17:15 BST

Children dressed as their favourite characters to celebrate World Book Day in schools, nurseries and homes across Derbyshire.

Alice in Wonderland, The Hungry Caterpillar, Cat in the Hat and Paddington Bear inspired great outfits for the annual celebration of books and reading.

Parents and children worked their magic on looks to tie in with this year’s theme ‘Your’ World Book Day.

An appeal for photos on Facebook prompted a flood of pictures as happy families shared the fruits of their labour.

Joanne Winfield posts: "Brooke, aged 7, as Matilda."

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Joanne Winfield posts: "Brooke, aged 7, as Matilda." Photo: Joanne Winfield

Chloe Pointon posts: "Carter, 1, as Elmer."

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Chloe Pointon posts: "Carter, 1, as Elmer." Photo: Chloe Pointon

Becca Booth writes: "Elliott as 'There's an Alien in Your Book."

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Becca Booth writes: "Elliott as 'There's an Alien in Your Book." Photo: Becca Booth

Praise has been heaped on these Alice in Wonderland characters in this lovely photo submitted by Emma Plant. David 'Walt' Kirkwood writes: "They should win something for the effort your kids put in."

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Praise has been heaped on these Alice in Wonderland characters in this lovely photo submitted by Emma Plant. David 'Walt' Kirkwood writes: "They should win something for the effort your kids put in." Photo: Emma Plant

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