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.

Lexi, Aged 7, as Ms Trunchbull from Matilta.

Ria, age 5, as Little Red Riding Hood

Lucy, age 9, as Mary Poppins

Macushla and John as Hairy McLary and Fantastic Mr Fox.

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