Children, parents and schools across the North East will be gearing up for World Book Day 2025 on Thursday, March 6.
With the huge amount of possibilities available for costumes, it can be a bit daunting to settle on a final idea.
So to help you out, we’ve gone into our Shields Gazette and Sunderland Echo archives to take a look at what children dressed up as for World Book Day in 2023 and 2024.
Take a look through and get some inspiration for World Book Day 2025.

5. Thor
Noah Banwell-Farrington as Thor. | National World

6. Harry Potter
Alfie as Harry Potter for World Book Day. | Abbey Payne

7. The Hungry Caterpillar
Eva dressed up as The Hungry Caterpillar. | Lyndsey Armstrong

8. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Louie and Mikey dressed up as an Oompa Loompa and Willy Wonka. | Michelle Wilson