Children across Wearside have been letting their creative flags fly, donning costumes to pay homage to their favourite characters from beloved stories. And we’ve been loving your pictures! Families have really been putting in the effort with this year's outfits and here are some of our favourite photographs so far. See if you can spot your own little bookworms in action!
9. Wizard time
Thornhill Park School take part in World Book Day as Harry Potter characters Photo: Stu Norton
10. Stars in stripes
Thornhill Park School pupil Issac Wilson, 9 and teacher assistant Kathryn Myers dress as Where's Wally for World Book Day Photo: Stu Norton
11. Willy Wonky
Jaxson Smith, aged eight. Photo: Kayleigh Ackroyd
12. Willy Wonka
Isaac Scott, aged seven. Photo: Kay Scott