IN PICTURES: Derry children dressed up for World Book Day

World Book Day is celebrated throughout the world today, Thursday March 3.

By Daire Ní Chanáin

Published 3rd Mar 2022, 17:23 BST

Updated 3rd Mar 2022, 17:39 BST

It is a day to celebrate books and reading and school children typically dress up as their favourite book character.

Have a look at some of the children in Derry dressed up today.

1. Harry Potter and the Little Princess

Niamh as the Little Princess and Aaron as Harry Potter.

Allie as Miss Trunchbull from Matilda

Matilda and Amanda Thripp ready for the day.

Cael, age 10, as Bruce Bogtrotter from Matilda