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World Book Day 2019: Check out your brilliant costumes

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Rory dressed as Peter Pan's shadowImage source, BBC ugc
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Here's a costume that will never grow old. Nine-year-old Rory from Aberdeen has dressed up as Peter Pan's shadow. It's super-creative and we think it's great!

David as the Iron GiantImage source, BBC UGC
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Nine-year-old David is dressed as the Iron Giant. His Mum made his costume using papier maché. Impressive!

Rishi dressed as the Enormous CrocodileImage source, BBC UGC
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It looks like Rishi has been eaten up by the croc from Roald Dahl's Enormous Crocodile story. His Grandma made his costume and we think it's snap-tastic!

Aafrah and RayyanImage source, BBC UGC
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We love Aafrah and Rayyan's World Book Day looks - and from the size of those grins it looks like they do too! Aafrah is Gangster Granny and Rayyan is Mr Stink.

Matilda and HarrietImage source, BBC UGC
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Sisters Matilda and Harriet have taken inspiration from The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe for their World Book Day costumes. Think you can only see one of them? Look again! Can you see someone hiding in the wardrobe?..

Esme in costumeImage source, BBC UGC
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Esme in Warrington is taking a seat on Sofia's sofa. This costume is wild!

Oli dressed as HedwigImage source, BBC UGC
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10 year old Oli has dressed as Hedwig from the Harry Potter books. We think your costume is magic Oli!

Erin as the Queen of Hearts and Meghan as grumpy DeliaImage source, BBC UGC
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Erin's wearing a regal expression as Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts, while Meghan looks perfectly grumpy as Tom Gates' sister Delia.

Ayaan as Paddington BearImage source, BBC UGC
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Ayaan looks super cute as Paddington Bear. We wonder if there's marmalade in that suitcase!

Mimi from Kent in Pippi Longstocking costume.Image source, BBC UGC
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We are incredibly impressed with Mimi from Kent's Pippi Longstocking costume. Complete with bright orange plaits and freckles, the costume is finished off by her very own Mr Nillson monkey companion. You look brilliant, Mimi!

Olive as Frida KahloImage source, BBC UGC
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Olive looks fabulously floral as Frida Kahlo.

Adam dressed as Where's WallyImage source, BBC UGC
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We've found Wally! No - hang on - it's 6 year old Adam from Wigan.

Nina as ZogImage source, BBC UGC
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Nina is practicing her roar dressed as Zog.

William in Woody outfit.Image source, BBC UGC
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William, 1, from Macclesfield has wasted no time getting involved with World Book Day from a young age, with this fantastic Woody outfit!

Ethan dressed as Spider-Man and Jesse as Peter RabbitImage source, BBC UGC
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Ethan's been inspired by his favourite comic book character and is dressing up as Spider-Man, while his little brother Jesse makes a very cute Peter Rabbit

Joshua and JaylenImage source, BBC UGC
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Joshua and Jaylen make a great Thing 1 and Thing 2 - but who is who?!

Arthur dressed as a knightImage source, BBC UGC
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How does Arthur train his dragon? He starts by putting on this fantastic costume!

Linus dressed as TinTinImage source, BBC UGC
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Here's a bold pose from Linus as he heads to school dressed as Tintin.

Elsie as Mrs TwitImage source, BBC UGC
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Not only is Elsie's costume looking brilliant, she's also really getting into character as Mrs Twit.

Sorrel as an alien who loves pancakesImage source, BBC UGC
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Sorrel's Aliens Love Underpants costume has really made us laugh. Looking great Sorrel!

Suchetha as Matilda.Image source, BBC UGC
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8-year-old Suchetha from Watford makes a great Matilda.

Tom and JackImage source, BBC UGC
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Here's a pair who look very pleased with their World Book Day costumes. 8-year-old Tom is Mr Majeika, while his 6-year-old brother Jack is Claude the Dog. Great costumes, boys!

Poppy as Violet BeauregardeImage source, BBC UGC
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Poppy has got Violet Beauregarde's attitude nailed in her Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-inspired costume.

Kai-reece as BFGImage source, BBC UGC
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Kai'reece in London has spent the day as the BFG. Great ears, Kai-reece!

Maleficent and the Book FairyImage source, BBC UGC
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Emily and Chloe in Enniskillen have dressed as Maleficent and the book fairy. Magical costumes girls!

Paddy as a mad scientistImage source, BBC UGC
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We are loving Paddy with his mad scientist expression!

Sam as Mog the catImage source, BBC UGC
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Mog can be a forgetful cat, but Sam remembered to dress up this World Book Day. Meow!

Frankie and Erin in fancy dressImage source, BBC UGC
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Frankie and Erin are dressed as Tweedle-Dum and Tweedle-Dee from Alice in Wonderland... but which one's which?!

Teo as Iorek ByrnisonImage source, BBC UGC
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Teo looks great as Iorek Byrnison from the His Dark Materials series.

Bethany in costumeImage source, BBC UGC
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9-year-old Bethany from South Shields looks out of this world as Ms Frizzle from The Magic School Bus Goes to Space.

Delilah as red riding hoodImage source, BBC UGC
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7-year-old Delilah in Surrey helped her Mum make this Red Riding Hood costume completely from scratch. Wow! Great effort Delilah, you look fantastic.

Freddie as Harry PotterImage source, BBC UGC
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Freddie is casting a spell on us, dressed as Harry Potter.

Cleo and Zephyr dress upImage source, BBC UGC
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Cleo is feeling sparkly in her costume inspired by The Unicorn and the Rainbow Poop while her brother Zephyr makes a fearsome Highway Rat.

Lilly as Miss TrunchballImage source, BBC UGC
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Check out the eyebrows! Lilly makes a great Miss Trunchball.

Louis as EggsImage source, BBC UGC
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You might know Eggs from Box Trolls but did you know the film was originally a book? 8-year-old Louis in Hertfordshire's costume was inspired by Here be Monsters.

Sofia as Mary PoppinsImage source, BBC UGC
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We think Sofia makes a great Mary Poppins, complete with friendly parrot!

Kaden as Greg HeffleyImage source, BBC UGC
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Kaden looks fantastic as Greg Heffley from Diary of a Wimpy Kid - but we're not sure how much school work he'll get done with those hands on!

Charles and Oscar dressed as a dinosaur and a pirateImage source, BBC UGC
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Charles and Oscar make a fearsome pair dressed as dinosaur and a pirate.

Louise as Ethel from the Worst WitchImage source, BBC UGC
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Louisa in Warwick looks fantastic as Ethel Hallow from The Worst Witch.

Jessica as Lightning GirlImage source, BBC UGC
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Lightning Girl is Jessica's current favourite book and has inspired her World Book Day costume.

Jessica and Megan are looking mischievous as Thing 1 and Thing 2Image source, BBC UGC
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Jessica and Megan are looking mischievous as Thing 1 and Thing 2.

Hana in fancy dressImage source, BBC UGC
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Hana is getting in the World Book Day spirit with her costume. Go Hana!

Theo and RobbieImage source, BBC UGC
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Here are Theo and Robbie as James and the Giant Peach and Superdog! Great costumes boys.

Melia and LeoImage source, BBC UGC
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Melia and Leo look brilliant in their costumes.

Sam in Thunderbirds costumeImage source, BBC UGC
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Thunderbirds are go! Sam looks great as Virgil Tracey.

Wilfred dressed as TinTinImage source, BBC UGC
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Wilfred is ready for adventure dressed as Tintin - and Snowy the dog looks fab too!

Harry and MarleyImage source, BBC UGC
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Harry and Marley look super-cool as Horrid Henry and Alex Rider.

Leo and ErinnImage source, BBC UGC
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9-year-old Leo and 6-year-old Erin look great as The Boy in the Dress and Dorothy.

Jacob and MaxImage source, BBC UGC
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Jacob and Max are getting into character. Nice one, boys!

Oliwia and OskarImage source, BBC ugc
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The Princess Diaries and Iron Man inspired Oliwia and Oskar's costumes

Alexander as The LoraxImage source, BBC UGC
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Alexander is neon-bright as The Lorax. Nice moustache Alexander!

Joy and Louis in costumeImage source, BBC UGC
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Joy and Louis are ready to rock in their World Book Day costumes. Joy is Nikki from Dork Diaries and Louis is Percy Jackson.

Noah as ChristmasaurusImage source, BBC UGC
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Here's Noah all dressed up as the Christmasaurus for World Book Day

Sienna as Queen of HeartsImage source, BBC UGC
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Sienna's gone to town with her World Book Day outfit, dressed as the Queen of Hearts.

Amber as Mad HatterImage source, BBC UGC
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Amber's Mad Hatter costume is so colourful and fabulous. You look great, Amber!

Alyssia and ArloImage source, BBC UGC
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Alyssia and Arlo are all dressed up for World Book Day. We hope Cruella De'Ville doesn't do anything mean to that puppy!