IN PICTURES: Derry children dressed up for World Book Day

By Daire Ní Chanáin

Published 3rd Mar 2022, 17:23 BST

Updated 3rd Mar 2022, 17:39 BST

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

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.

The Tiger who went to tea enjoying some tea and cake.

Tom Gates

Jack as Pinnociho and Eimear The Cheshire Cat

Caitlín as Stickwoman. Caitlín made this costume, with help from her daddy, out of recycled cardboard.

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