Derbyshire children capture storybook characters on World Book Day in 35 more wonderful photos

Children love dressing up and World Book Day gives them the perfect opportunity to morph into their favourite characters.

Published 3rd Mar 2023, 10:43 BST

Updated 3rd Mar 2023, 10:44 BST

Favourite fictional personalities such as Mary Poppins, Spiderman and Harry Potter flew through the doors of schools and nurseries across Derbyshire.

Proud parents captured their handiwork in these 28 photos posted to the Derbyshire Times Facebook page.

Crystal Millward writes: "Jensen, 7 today, dressed up as his favourite Harry Potter character Dracoy Malfoy."

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Crystal Millward writes: "Jensen, 7 today, dressed up as his favourite Harry Potter character Dracoy Malfoy." Photo: Crystal Millward

George, Maeve and Lola as "The Day The Crayons Quit" in this photo submitted by Kate Bodell.

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George, Maeve and Lola as "The Day The Crayons Quit" in this photo submitted by Kate Bodell. Photo: Kate Bodell

Lucy Alice Drabble writes: "Oliver, aged 2, as Buzz Lightyear."

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Lucy Alice Drabble writes: "Oliver, aged 2, as Buzz Lightyear." Photo: Lucy Alice Drabble

Rebecca Short posts: "Ellie-Mae, 7, as Mary Poppins, Lucie aged 5 as Tinkerbell, Ethan aged 4 as Superman."

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Rebecca Short posts: "Ellie-Mae, 7, as Mary Poppins, Lucie aged 5 as Tinkerbell, Ethan aged 4 as Superman." Photo: Rebecca Louise Short

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