Children across Stevenage and North Herts are dressing up as their favourite fictional characters to celebrate World Book Day.

The Comet: Alex dressed as Dumbledore from the Harry Potter book seriesAlex dressed as Dumbledore from the Harry Potter book series (Image: Dana H)

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.

The Comet: Phoebe Richardson, age 5, dressed up as The Cat in the HatPhoebe Richardson, age 5, dressed up as The Cat in the Hat (Image: Layla Richardson)

We've gathered together pictures of children in their fantastic costumes.

For a chance for your child to be featured in the Comet email your pictures to news@thecomet.net

The Comet: Mia French age 8 dressed as Matilda Mia French age 8 dressed as Matilda (Image: Hayley Rumbold)

Please include your child's name, the name of the character they are dressed as and the name of the person who took the photo.

The Comet: Gillies Baverstock, 9, who attends Gothic Mede Academy in Arlesey, dressed up as Elton John from the ‘Little people, big dreams’ book collection.Gillies Baverstock, 9, who attends Gothic Mede Academy in Arlesey, dressed up as Elton John from the ‘Little people, big dreams’ book collection. (Image: Linsay Baverstock)

The Comet: Elodie dressed as Hermione Granger and Esme dressed as Luna LovegoodElodie dressed as Hermione Granger and Esme dressed as Luna Lovegood (Image: Kelly Beauchamp)

The Comet: Oscar Halsey age 4 as The Highway RatOscar Halsey age 4 as The Highway Rat (Image: Charis Bailes)

The Comet: Lucca Colella dressed as George from George's Marvellous MedicineLucca Colella dressed as George from George's Marvellous Medicine (Image: Carmen Crouch)

The Comet: Layla-Mai Gorton as MirabelLayla-Mai Gorton as Mirabel (Image: Courtesy of Shannon Gorton)

The Comet: Rosie and Stanley Fulton dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and Stickman Rosie and Stanley Fulton dressed as Little Red Riding Hood and Stickman (Image: Jade Claridge)

 

The Comet: Mila dressed up as Wednesday Addams, with a homemade Thing on her shoulderMila dressed up as Wednesday Addams, with a homemade Thing on her shoulder (Image: Nikki Beswick)

The Comet: Mia Wickham dressed as Matilda for World Book Day Mia Wickham dressed as Matilda for World Book Day (Image: Stacey Wickham)

 

The Comet: Peartree pupils Harry and Eva Gajbutowicz dressed up as Harry Potter and Belle from Beauty and the BeastPeartree pupils Harry and Eva Gajbutowicz dressed up as Harry Potter and Belle from Beauty and the Beast (Image: Danielle Robins)

The Comet: A spoon full of sugar for Natalie on World Book Day A spoon full of sugar for Natalie on World Book Day (Image: Chanelle Daley)

The Comet: Nine-year-old Gothic Mede Academy pupil Caleb dressed up as an Oompa LoompaNine-year-old Gothic Mede Academy pupil Caleb dressed up as an Oompa Loompa (Image: Georgina Smith)

The Comet: Willow, 7, dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood for World Book DayWillow, 7, dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood for World Book Day (Image: Georgina Smith)

The Comet: Zelda dressed up as Isadora Moon for World Book DayZelda dressed up as Isadora Moon for World Book Day (Image: Robin Atherton)

The Comet: Reuben dressed up as a fireman from the book I want to be a firefighter Reuben dressed up as a fireman from the book I want to be a firefighter (Image: Lauren Draper-Wood)