We received some great submissions from young book-lovers this year. Here's how you celebrated World Book Day 2023. Image: Chris Donnan/DC Thomson Design
World Book Day 2023 was a rousing success, with pupils from all across the north and north-east donning costumes and transforming into their favourite characters.
From mainstays of World Book Day costumes such as Harry Potter and Paddington Bear, to new favourites from film and television – looking at you Wednesday Addams – this year’s costumes ran the gamut.
We collected submissions yesterday and today to show off the creative young readers in our local schools. Scroll through and see if you spot any familiar faces under the makeup and masks.
World Book Day 2023 Gallery
Joshua Masson (1) from Ladysbridge gets us off on the right foot. Image: Jacqueline Masson
Marcie jo (6) from Aberdeen. We didn’t even need the book, we know Aurora when we see her! Image: Emma Johnston
Charley (4) and Georgie Watson (2) from Turriff with their Stick Mand and Supertato renditions. Image: Samantha Watson.
Jax (5) from Aberdeen. Any clue what club he supports? Image: Jennifer Barrie.
Sure to be a new favourite this year thanks to the Netflix special, Isla Morrison (7) from Newmachar with a picture-perfect Wednesday Addams. Image: Alana Morrison.
No prizes for guessing who Logan Rattray came dressed as. Although this is certainly one of the best homages to the character! Image: Roy Mitchell.
RJ (8) from Mosstodloch pays tribute to a Beatrix Potter classic. Image: Louise Steele.
Lilygrace (9) from Newmachar is ready for her World Book Day premiere. Image: Ashleigh Harrison
Any Room on the Broom for Sienna Cowie (4) from Aberdeen? She needs a ride to school… Image: Ashleigh Boylan.
Adam Forbes (11) from Cruden Bay certainly looks the part. Image: Julie Forbes.
Donn Charles (3) from Aberdeen knows that not all superheroes are found in books. Image: Chloe Charles
Evan (7) and Aine Leslie (3) from Shapinsay as Wally and Ariel. Image: Gemma Leslie.
Jamie McAleese (4) from Peterhead dressed as One Button Benny, his favourite story. Image: Lindsay McAleese.
Evelyn Mitchell (9) from Elgin makes her World Book Day costume by hand every year. Mom Gemma said: “Evelyn gets completely into character for the full day! It’s become a huge thing over the years with people messaging in excitement beforehand to find out what we are creating this year!” Image: Gemma Mitchell.
Leah Faith Barclay (5) from Manor Park Primary is ready for her closeup. Image: Nicola Barclay.
This year on World Book Day, pupils at Braehood School learned that reading is a lot more fun in costume. Image: Braehead School.
Olivia (3) and Junior (4) before they set out on the yellow brick road. Image: Paige Knowles.
Helena Adam (8) from Ellon, is ready to ride to Frodo’s rescue as Arwen from The Lord of the Rings. Image: Rebecca Adams.
Aiden (9), Euan (6) and Jack Dey (4) from Torry show off some great Spider-Man and dino costumes. Image: Sarah Gerrard.
Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments.
Conversation