Whether it be dressing up as their favourite literary characters or finding ingenious ways to honour their favourite book, many haven’t let the coronavirus crisis – or the fact they aren’t in even school – stop them enjoying the day on March 5.
Here’s a selection of some of the pictures we’ve been sent to showcase how World Book Day was celebrated across the county.
1. On the hunt for books
Book detective Grace Ellery, a pupil at Hollingwood Primary School, reporting for duty Photo: Claire Ellery
2. Smile!
Ariella Rose Bunting, aged three, dressed as Mr Tumble for World Book Day 2021 Photo: Sue Bunting
3. Spuds everywhere
Instead of costumes Ella, aged nine, and five-year-old Lola made World Book Day potatoes. Pictured L-R: Mr Tickle, Bob from blob. Percy from Owl Babies. Captain Nnderpants
The Hungry Caterpillar Photo: Kate Bodell
4. Costumes galore
Children and staff at Elton Church of England Primary School, near Matlock had great fun dressing up to celebrate World Book Day 2021 Photo: Elton Church of England Primary School