World Book Day: 33 photos of Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington youngsters dressed as favourite book characters

By Duncan Atkins

Published 6th Mar 2025, 16:43 BST

Updated 6th Mar 2025, 16:57 BST

Today is World Book Day – a day to celebrate people’s love of books, reading and authors.

We asked you to send in photos of your youngsters dressed as their favourite book characters.

Here is a selection of pictures.

World Book Day various characters, sent in by Linda Usher. Photo: submitted

Dorothy and the scarecrow, sent in by Leah O'Neill. Photo: submitted

The Tiger Who Came to Tea, sent in by Jade Malton. Photo: submitted

Joy and Stitch, sent in by Michelle Craven. Photo: submitted

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