Northampton children have transformed overnight into their favourite literature characters.placeholder image
Northampton children have transformed overnight into their favourite literature characters.

The top 27 World Book Day costumes chosen by children in Northampton - including a Tom Gates outfit which took 40 hours to make

Northampton children have dressed up as some pretty cool characters today from famous, internationally known and well-loved books.

Today, for those who don't know, it's World Book Day, where every child in full-time education in the UK is given a £1 voucher to spend on books in a bid to get children into reading.

To celebrate the day, youngsters are also encouraged to dress-up as their favourite book characters.Some school children from Northampton are now barely recognisable as they get in

the spirit of the day.

So-far, we've seen Harry Potter, Captain Jack Sparrow, superheroes and some animal magic in a range of outstanding outfits from all of you.

Thank you to everyone who sent a photograph to celebrate World Book Day - you can still send in your photos here.

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