Children across Saffron Walden, Great Dunmow and surrounding areas are dressing up as their favourite fictional characters to celebrate World Book Day.

World Book Day is held every year on the first Thursday in March to celebrate books and reading, and every child in full-time education receives a voucher to spend on books.

Send us your pictures for a chance to be featured in the Saffron Walden Reporter and Dunmow Broadcast!

Saffron Walden Reporter: Debden Primary Academy pupils dressed as their favourite book charactersDebden Primary Academy pupils dressed as their favourite book characters (Image: Debden Primary Academy)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Rowling Class at Thaxted Primary School celebrating World Book Day with their teacher Mr SearleRowling Class at Thaxted Primary School celebrating World Book Day with their teacher Mr Searle (Image: Thaxted Primary School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Staff and pupils at The Christian School in Takeley celebrated World Book DayStaff and pupils at The Christian School in Takeley celebrated World Book Day (Image: The Christian School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Staff and pupils at The Christian School in Takeley celebrated World Book DayStaff and pupils at The Christian School in Takeley celebrated World Book Day (Image: The Christian School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Pupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book DayPupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book Day (Image: Katherine Semar School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Pupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book DayPupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book Day (Image: Katherine Semar School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Pupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book DayPupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book Day (Image: Katherine Semar School)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Pupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book DayPupils at Katherine Semar School dressed up for World Book Day (Image: Katherine Semar School)

Community answers

Did your kids dress up for World Book Day this year?

"Send us your best photos of your child(ren) dressed up for World Book Day 2023."

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Community contributor

What is your child's name?.

How old is your child?4-8

What year are they in?Reception, year 1, year 2, year 3

What school do they go to?Helena Romanes Primary

What did your child dress up as?Characters from their favourite books

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Saffron Walden Reporter: World Book Day - Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3World Book Day - Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3
Saffron Walden Reporter: World Book Day - ReceptionWorld Book Day - Reception

Is there anything else you want to add?

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What is your child's name?Maison Goodman

How old is your child?6

What year are they in?2

What school do they go to?Thaxted primary

What did your child dress up as?Pikachu

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Saffron Walden Reporter: Maison goodman as pikachu for world book day!Maison goodman as pikachu for world book day!

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What is your child's name?N/A

How old is your child?N/A

What year are they in?N/A

What school do they go to?Helena Romanes School

What did your child dress up as?N/A

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Saffron Walden Reporter: One of the many doors decorated by Helena Romanes School students and staff for World Book Day.One of the many doors decorated by Helena Romanes School students and staff for World Book Day.
Saffron Walden Reporter: One of the many doors decorated by Helena Romanes School students and staff for World Book Day.One of the many doors decorated by Helena Romanes School students and staff for World Book Day.

Is there anything else you want to add?Students and staff at Helena Romanes School have decorated the doors to their rooms in celebration of World Book Day 2023. The winning entries will be announced on Monday. (HRS Primary Phase will be sending through some photographs separately).