WORLD Book Day has seen children across the county dress up as their favourite literary characters.

Last year most children were at home amid Covid restrictions.

But today they have showed off their homemade outfits with eachother at school.

Look at 20 of the best costumes from World Book Day 2022 in Herefordshire.

Hereford Times: Rosie Griffith as Little Red Riding Hood with her big bad wolf Archie. Picture: Lydia Griffith Rosie Griffith as Little Red Riding Hood with her big bad wolf Archie. Picture: Lydia Griffith

Hereford Times: Jacob Bailey, 7, of St Martin's Primary School, as Harry Potter. Picture: Emily Bailey Jacob Bailey, 7, of St Martin's Primary School, as Harry Potter. Picture: Emily Bailey

Hereford Times: Martha Phillips, 9, of Burghill Community Academy, as Dobby from Harry Potter. Picture: Sam Phillips Martha Phillips, 9, of Burghill Community Academy, as Dobby from Harry Potter. Picture: Sam Phillips

Hereford Times: Mollie Wallace, 7, as the Stick Man. Picture: Dana WallaceMollie Wallace, 7, as the Stick Man. Picture: Dana Wallace

Hereford Times: Kara Cook, 4, of Brockhampton Primary School, as Little Red Riding Hood. Kara Cook, 4, of Brockhampton Primary School, as Little Red Riding Hood.

Hereford Times: Aidan Sullivan, 7, of Peterchurch Primary School, as Hagrid from Harry Potter. Picture: Bridie Sullivan Aidan Sullivan, 7, of Peterchurch Primary School, as Hagrid from Harry Potter. Picture: Bridie Sullivan

 

Hereford Times: Summer as Matilda and Maisie as Madeline. Picture: Gemma Louise Hinder Summer as Matilda and Maisie as Madeline. Picture: Gemma Louise Hinder

 

Hereford Times: Paddington Bear. Picture: Lee Symonds Paddington Bear. Picture: Lee Symonds

Hereford Times: Mr Incredible and Hermione Granger. Picture: Lisa Sullivan Mr Incredible and Hermione Granger. Picture: Lisa Sullivan

Hereford Times: Bo Peep. Picture: Terri Louise Door Bo Peep. Picture: Terri Louise Door

Hereford Times: Amelia Cook, 5, of Brockhampton Primary, as Little Red Riding Hood Picture: Kerri Louise Cook Amelia Cook, 5, of Brockhampton Primary, as Little Red Riding Hood Picture: Kerri Louise Cook

Hereford Times: Harry Potter and Hermione Granger Picture: Kirsty Martin Harry Potter and Hermione Granger Picture: Kirsty Martin

Hereford Times: Elliot the dragon from Pete's dragon. Picture: Gemma Drew Elliot the dragon from Pete's dragon. Picture: Gemma Drew

Hereford Times: Tom, 5, as Cat in the Hat and Harry, 7, as Where's Wally? Picture: Charlotte Cadwallader Tom, 5, as Cat in the Hat and Harry, 7, as Where's Wally? Picture: Charlotte Cadwallader

Hereford Times: Ameilia-Grace McCormack, 5, of Little Dewchurch, as Little Red Riding Hood. Picture: Rae-Ellen Chamberlain Ameilia-Grace McCormack, 5, of Little Dewchurch, as Little Red Riding Hood. Picture: Rae-Ellen Chamberlain

Hereford Times: The Hungry Caterpillar and Worzel Gummidge. Picture: Si Le The Hungry Caterpillar and Worzel Gummidge. Picture: Si Le

Hereford Times: Cruella Deville and the giraffe from Giraffes Can't Dance. Picture: Clare Preece Cruella Deville and the giraffe from Giraffes Can't Dance. Picture: Clare Preece

Hereford Times: Alice, 6, as the fox from I'll always love you. Picture: Joanna Laura Alice, 6, as the fox from I'll always love you. Picture: Joanna Laura

Hereford Times: Evan Rogers, 5, of Llanviangal Crucourney, as Hairy MaclareyPicture: Marie jonesEvan Rogers, 5, of Llanviangal Crucourney, as Hairy MaclareyPicture: Marie jones

Hereford Times: Poppy Hall, of Lollipops nursery, as Little Red Riding Hood. Picture: Emma ManuelPoppy Hall, of Lollipops nursery, as Little Red Riding Hood. Picture: Emma Manuel

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 2022!"

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From Community contributor

What is your child's name?Seth Lawrence

How old is your child?Five

What school do they go to?Ivington Prinary School

What did your child dress up as?Gingerbread Man

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Hereford Times: The sweetest Gingerbread Man ever!!The sweetest Gingerbread Man ever!!

From Penny Rutherford

What is your child's name?Freddie

How old is your child?Seven

What school do they go to?St Michael's Primary School

What did your child dress up as?Mr Stink

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Hereford Times: Mr. Freddie StinkMr. Freddie Stink

From Kim Stinton

What is your child's name?George and Harry

How old is your child?Eight and five

What school do they go to?Orleton Primary School

What did your child dress up as?Fantastic Mr Fox and Sir David Attenborough

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Hereford Times: Sir David Attenborough and Fantastic Mr FoxSir David Attenborough and Fantastic Mr Fox

From Pam cade

What is your child's name?Jorjiamay Cade

How old is your child?Nine

What school do they go to?Leominster Primary School

What did your child dress up as?Cruella de Vil

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Hereford Times: CruellaCruella

From Kirsty Evans

What is your child's name?Warren Norman

How old is your child?Three

What school do they go to?Kington Primary School

What did your child dress up as?Thing 1 - Cat in the Hat

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Hereford Times: Thing 1Thing 1

From Emma Sim

What is your child's name?Louie

How old is your child?Nine years old

What school do they go to?Marlbrook Primary School

What did your child dress up as?Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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From Boe Jones

What is your child's name?Sydney and Reggie

How old is your child?Eight and two

What school do they go to?Saint Paul’s Primary and Beech House Nursery

What did your child dress up as?Harley Quinn and The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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From Kerry Barnett

What is your child's name?Jack Barnett

How old is your child?7

What school do they go to?Ashfield Park Primary School

What did your child dress up as?Mr Stink

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Hereford Times: Jack dressed as Mr StinkJack dressed as Mr Stink
Hereford Times: Jack dressed as Mr StinkJack dressed as Mr Stink

From Kirsty Devereux

What is your child's name?Jessica, Alesha and Ceiron

How old is your child?Seven, six and eight 8 months

What school do they go to?Leominster Primary School

What did your child dress up as?Jessica as Harley Quinn, Alesha as Spidergirl, and Ceiron as Stitch

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Hereford Times: Jessica, Alesha and CeironJessica, Alesha and Ceiron

From Roy Chambers

What is your child's name?Finlay Pope

How old is your child?10

What school do they go to?Hampton Dene

What did your child dress up as?Charlie Bucket

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Hereford Times: Well Done Finlay. GrandadWell Done Finlay. Grandad

From Rae-Ellen Chamberlain

What is your child's name?Ameilia-Grace McCormack

How old is your child?5

What school do they go to?Little Dewchurch

What did your child dress up as?Little Red Riding Hood

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Hereford Times: Little Red Riding HoodLittle Red Riding Hood
Hereford Times: Little Red Riding HoodLittle Red Riding Hood