World Book Day 2025 (Thursday, March 6) has seen children across South Tyneside getting dressed up as their favourite fictional and non-fictional characters.
We’ve seen costumes that range from the Mr Men/Little Miss series to Donald Trump.
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We’ve been inundated with pictures so here is our second batch of pictures sent into the Shields Gazette Facebook group.
Take a look through as these fantastic World Book Day costumes.

1. World Book Day 2025
Children across South Tyneside have been taking part in World Book Day 2025. | Other 3rd Parties

2. Zog
Nine-month Kobie and three-year-old Lennon as Zog. | Nicole Robertshaw

3. Belle from Beauty and the Beast
Six-year-old Shannon as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. | Stacey Lewis

4. Wizard of Oz's Dorothy
Eight-year-old Caitlyn as Dorothy. | Nicole Davison