IT’S World Book Day - and we want to know how your little Harry Potters, Hungry Caterpillars and Willy Wonkas will be enjoying the event.
School children and their teachers across south Wiltshire have been busy preparing their costumes for the annual day.
And we hope to show off as many of them as possible in a special online gallery today and in the Journal newspaper next week.
Last year saw some amazing efforts and we’re hoping to again highlight all the hard work that goes into transforming your children into book characters for the day.
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the annual celebration of reading, authors and illustrators.
Celebrated in more than 100 countries across the globe, World Book Day gives little ones the chance to dress up as their favourite book characters and take part in school games that will help encourage a love of reading.
Evidence suggests that children who read for enjoyment perform better in reading tests than those who don’t, as well as developing a broader vocabulary, increasing their general knowledge and gaining a better understanding of other cultures.
Our gallery will be up and running this morning, so as soon as the kids are ready, send in your pictures using the link below. Don't forget to let us know your child's name!
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World Book Day in Salisbury 2019
"Send us your pictures from this year's World Book Day! Don't forget to let us know your child's name and age in the caption"
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What is your response?Jackson (6) dressed as Elliot from E.T. Chase (5) dressed as Owen from Jurassic World.
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Jackson (6) dressed as Elliot from E.T. Chase (5) dressed as Owen from Jurassic World. 
Jackson (6) dressed as Elliot from E.T. Chase (5) dressed as Owen from Jurassic World. What is your response?Matthew aged 7 as Wally from Where's Wally Jessica aged 4 as Elmer the Elephant
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Matthew aged 7 as Wally from Where's WallyJessica aged 4 as Elmer the Elephant 
Matthew aged 7 as Wally from Where's WallyJessica aged 4 as Elmer the Elephant What is your response?Freddie Boyd, aged 7,Willy Wonka from Charlie and the chocolate factory.
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Freddie Boyd, aged 7,Willy Wonka from Charlie and the chocolate factory. 
Freddie Boyd, aged 7,Willy Wonka from Charlie and the chocolate factory. What is your response?Thomas Ashton age 9 as Harry Potter with little brother Harry 3 as Willy wonka. His first World Book day 😀 They attend Pembroke Park school and Nursery.
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Thomas Ashton age 9 as Harry Potter with little brother Harry 3 as Willy wonka. His first World Book day 😀 They attend Pembroke Park school and Nursery. What is your response?The winners of Sarum St Paul's World Book Day competition.
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The winners of Sarum St Paul's World Book Day competition. What is your response?Izabella Wilson age 8 is Sophie from BFG Xx
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Izabella Wilson age 8 is Sophie from BFG Xx What is your response?Today Chafyn Grove was filled with witches, wolves, dragons and villains of all shapes and sizes as the children and teachers celebrated World Book Day. The hero of the day was our storyteller, David Allen, who kept the children mesmerised by an enactment of the causes of WW1 and moving stories of life in the trenches.
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Today Chafyn Grove was filled with witches, wolves, dragons and villains of all shapes and sizes as the children and teachers celebrated World Book Day. The hero of the day was our storyteller, David Allen, who kept the children mesmerised by an enactment of the causes of WW1 and moving stories of life in the trenches. 
Today Chafyn Grove was filled with witches, wolves, dragons and villains of all shapes and sizes as the children and teachers celebrated World Book Day. The hero of the day was our storyteller, David Allen, who kept the children mesmerised by an enactment of the causes of WW1 and moving stories of life in the trenches. 
Today Chafyn Grove was filled with witches, wolves, dragons and villains of all shapes and sizes as the children and teachers celebrated World Book Day. The hero of the day was our storyteller, David Allen, who kept the children mesmerised by an enactment of the causes of WW1 and moving stories of life in the trenches. 
Today Chafyn Grove was filled with witches, wolves, dragons and villains of all shapes and sizes as the children and teachers celebrated World Book Day. The hero of the day was our storyteller, David Allen, who kept the children mesmerised by an enactment of the causes of WW1 and moving stories of life in the trenches. What is your response?Sienna aged 8 as Gangsta Granny and Oscar aged 5 as Horrid Henry
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Sienna aged 8 as Gangsta Granny and Oscar aged 5 as Horrid Henry What is your response?Tessa Bailey 5. As Foxy Loxy 🦊â¤ï¸ðŸ¦Šâ¤ï¸
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Tessa Bailey 5. As Foxy Loxy 🦊â¤ï¸ðŸ¦Šâ¤ï¸ 
Tessa Bailey 5. As Foxy Loxy 🦊â¤ï¸ðŸ¦Šâ¤ï¸ What is your response?A rainbow dinosaur from the book ‘dino’
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A rainbow dinosaur from the book ‘dino’ What is your response?Charlie, Age 10 - Willy Wonka Jack, Age 7 - Mad Hatter Holly, Age 5 - Goldilocks
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Charlie, Age 10 - Willy Wonka Jack, Age 7 - Mad HatterHolly, Age 5 - Goldilocks What is your response?Rose age 10 as Ann Boleyn Pixie age 3 as little red riding hood
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Rose age 10 as Ann Boleyn Pixie age 3 as little red riding hood 
Rose age 10 as Ann Boleyn Pixie age 3 as little red riding hood What is your response?Kian aged 7 years dressed as Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean book series
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Kian aged 7 years dressed as Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean book series What is your response?Poppy Smith Age 5 as Little Red Riding Hood (with toy wolf!)
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Poppy Smith Age 5 as Little Red Riding Hood (with toy wolf!) What is your response?Ted, age 6, as Willy Wonka. He also made Whipple-Scrumptious Fudge-Mallow Delights for his classmates!
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Ted, age 6, as Willy Wonka. He also made Whipple-Scrumptious Fudge-Mallow Delights for his classmates! 
Ted, age 6, as Willy Wonka. He also made Whipple-Scrumptious Fudge-Mallow Delights for his classmates! What is your response?Kian 7 years as Harry Potter Zara 3 years The witches
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Kian 7 years as Harry Potter Zara 3 years The witches What is your response?The Roly Poly Bird and George Pig
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The Roly Poly Bird and George Pig 
The Roly Poly Bird and George Pig What is your response?Will as Tintin
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Will as Tintin What is your response?This is little Leo dressed as Spider-Man he is 8 weeks old
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This is little Leo dressed as Spider-Man he is 8 weeks old What is your response?Lily topham age 3 dressed as alice
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Lily topham age 3 dressed as alice What is your response?Peyton topham age 3 dressed as belle.
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Peyton topham age 3 dressed as belle. What is your response?My little man dress as a fireman whilst stealing his dads beret
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My little man dress as a fireman whilst stealing his dads beret What is your response?Hugo, Age 4
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Hugo, Age 4 
Hugo, Age 4 What is your response?Sam age 11 as Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter!
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Sam age 11 as Lord Voldemort from Harry Potter! What is your response?Our son Ryan,8, dressed up as Harry Potter
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Our son Ryan,8, dressed up as Harry Potter 
Our son Ryan,8, dressed up as Harry Potter What is your response?Emily Dudgeon (age 10) dressed as Jessica Beaker from Jacqueline Wilson’s “My Mum Tracy Beakerâ€.
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Emily Dudgeon (age 10) dressed as Jessica Beaker from Jacqueline Wilson’s “My Mum Tracy Beakerâ€. What is your response?Paige 8 Lucy 5 Lady Love (Stickman) Highway Rat
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Paige 8Lucy 5Lady Love (Stickman)Highway Rat What is your response?Little red riding hood for world book day x Amber aged 4
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Little red riding hood for world book day x Amber aged 4 
Little red riding hood for world book day x Amber aged 4 
Little red riding hood for world book day x Amber aged 4 
Little red riding hood for world book day x Amber aged 4 What is your response?Teddy from Just Juju is visiting pre school establishments this week dressed as a super hero!!!!!!!
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Teddy from Just Juju is visiting pre school establishments this week dressed as a super hero!!!!!!! What is your response?Finlay Harris, age 4
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Finlay Harris, age 4 What is your response?Connor age 10 Ryan 9 Bradley 7
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Connor age 10 Ryan 9 Bradley 7 
Connor age 10 Ryan 9 Bradley 7 What is your response?Amelia writing her own unique book about the Advetured of her puppy Polo .
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Amelia writing her own unique book about the Advetured of her puppy Polo . 
Amelia writing her own unique book about the Advetured of her puppy Polo . What is your response?Laila 8 Professor McGonagall Gracie 5 Cruella Deville
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Laila 8 Professor McGonagall Gracie 5 Cruella Deville What is your response?Lincoln, Age 6
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Lincoln, Age 6 What is your response?Jacob age 11 as James Adams from the Cherub books. Darcey age 5 as Rapunzel
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Jacob age 11 as James Adams from the Cherub books. Darcey age 5 as Rapunzel What is your response?This is my daughter Brooke Washer aged 4 as Little Red Riding Hood for her first ever world book day. She was so excited!
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This is my daughter Brooke Washer aged 4 as Little Red Riding Hood for her first ever world book day. She was so excited! 
This is my daughter Brooke Washer aged 4 as Little Red Riding Hood for her first ever world book day. She was so excited! What is your response?Thing 1 & Thing 2 for world book day 2019
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Thing 1 & Thing 2 for world book day 2019 What is your response?Cat in the hat aladdin and Dennis the mence
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Cat in the hat aladdin and Dennis the mence Cat in the hat aladdin and Dennis the mence What is your response?Thomas and Sophie Kinsey Thomas is the pig who build a house of bricks and Sophie is fern from Charlotte's web
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Thomas and Sophie KinseyThomas is the pig who build a house of bricks and Sophie is fern from Charlotte's web 
Thomas and Sophie KinseyThomas is the pig who build a house of bricks and Sophie is fern from Charlotte's web What is your response?World book day 2019 Lola-Faith Kington aged 6 dressed as Mary Poppins. Skyla-Rose Kington aged 3 dressed as Goldie Locks.
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World book day 2019 Lola-Faith Kington aged 6 dressed as Mary Poppins. Skyla-Rose Kington aged 3 dressed as Goldie Locks. What is your response?Isabella (3) decided to change her costume last minute and declared that she is not batgirl, she is Batman. Dave’s cave is her favourite book and we read it together in a deep caveman voice :-)
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Isabella (3) decided to change her costume last minute and declared that she is not batgirl, she is Batman. Dave’s cave is her favourite book and we read it together in a deep caveman voice :-) What is your response?World book day 2019!
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World book day 2019! 
World book day 2019! What is your response?Lily (8) and Conor (6) as the Scarecrows wedding
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Lily (8) and Conor (6) as the Scarecrows wedding 
Lily (8) and Conor (6) as the Scarecrows wedding What is your response?Annabelle Donohue age 5 as Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Annabelle Donohue age 5 as Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 
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