Here are 8 pictures showing the amazing costumes worn by children in Scarborough for World Book Day

By Martina Moscariello
Published 8th Mar 2019, 10:12 BST
Updated 8th Mar 2019, 10:38 BST

Scarborough schools have been showing off their fancy dress costumes as part of their World Book Day celebrations.

From Harry Potter to characters from the Greek mythology – here's how children from Braeburn School and Gladstone Road Primary dressed up for this year's World Book Day. For the best outfits from years gone by click here.. Pictures from Richard Ponter.

World Book Day at Gladstone Road School. Aiden and Lorna have fun..placeholder image
World Book Day at Gladstone Road School. Aiden and Lorna have fun..
Braeburn school pupils Teagan and Finlee have a fun time..placeholder image
Braeburn school pupils Teagan and Finlee have a fun time..
Gladstone Road Primary School staff Kerry Hide, Joanne Greenway, Nadia Phillips, Sarah Stuart and Helen Halliday play their part.placeholder image
Gladstone Road Primary School staff Kerry Hide, Joanne Greenway, Nadia Phillips, Sarah Stuart and Helen Halliday play their part.
A trio of Harry Potters at Braeburn school ..Seth, staff member Angel Smith, and Noah.placeholder image
A trio of Harry Potters at Braeburn school ..Seth, staff member Angel Smith, and Noah.
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