Today is World Book Day, with children everywhere being encouraged to read more books and dress up as their favourite characters.

Whether you’ve sent your little darling off to school as Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland or in the costume of another fictional creation, we’d love to see your photos and features them on our website.

Use the contribution instructions below to send in your pictures.

And here are the photos we've had so far.

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World Book Day 2017

"Send us photos showing what your kids have dressed up as for World Book Day."

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

From Farrah Khan

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From Nicola Sadler

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News Shopper: The queen of hearts and her minions!The queen of hearts and her minions!

From Community contributor

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News Shopper: Mary Poppins and Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr FoxMary Poppins and Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox

From Kieron Lee

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News Shopper: Dimitrius- Bart SimpsonDimitrius- Bart Simpson

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News Shopper: Dorothy & SpiderManDorothy & SpiderMan

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From Sandra Priddle

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News Shopper: Minster School staff Tacky the penguin and Charlie and chocolate factory.Minster School staff Tacky the penguin and Charlie and chocolate factory.

From Kimberley Lecky

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News Shopper: Romario Tomlin (aged 10) as Dr Seuss - Cat In The Hat.Romario Tomlin (aged 10) as Dr Seuss - Cat In The Hat.
News Shopper: Romario Tomlin (aged 10) as Dr Seuss - Cat In The Hat.Romario Tomlin (aged 10) as Dr Seuss - Cat In The Hat.

From Alex Johnson

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News Shopper: World book day, Freddie Seccombe dressed as buzz lightyearWorld book day, Freddie Seccombe dressed as buzz lightyear

From Jennifer Romero

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News Shopper: Scarlet aged 10 from Ursuline prep..mad hatter..Scarlet aged 10 from Ursuline prep..mad hatter..

From Katie Upstill

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News Shopper: My baby rocky as woody and niece Evie as Snow WhiteMy baby rocky as woody and niece Evie as Snow White
News Shopper: My baby rocky as woody and niece Evie as Snow WhiteMy baby rocky as woody and niece Evie as Snow White

From Allie Tilbury

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News Shopper: Riley as Cat in the HatRiley as Cat in the Hat

From Emma McLoone

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News Shopper: World book day 2017. Ash Ketchum and Cinderella.World book day 2017. Ash Ketchum and Cinderella.
News Shopper: World book day 2017. Ash Ketchum and Cinderella.World book day 2017. Ash Ketchum and Cinderella.

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News Shopper: This is Sam Beddingfield who attends St Matthews C of E School in his  World Book Day 2017. Made by his very clever mum SarahThis is Sam Beddingfield who attends St Matthews C of E School in his World Book Day 2017. Made by his very clever mum Sarah

From Gilly Bednarz

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News Shopper: My daughter Millie's school for world book day are asking children to dress as their favourite WORD! Not character. So Millie chose....Instruments 🎶 we made the guitar and plaque together and altogether all I had to buy were the braces & bow tie that have musical notes on so whole outfit only cost £5. She chose the word Instruments as she got a gold star last week in class for being able to say the word. She's 4 years old 😊My daughter Millie's school for world book day are asking children to dress as their favourite WORD! Not character. So Millie chose....Instruments 🎶 we made the guitar and plaque together and altogether all I had to buy were the braces & bow tie that have musical notes on so whole outfit only cost £5. She chose the word Instruments as she got a gold star last week in class for being able to say the word. She's 4 years old 😊

From Leanne Garbutt

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News Shopper: George Garbutt as Minecraft SteveGeorge Garbutt as Minecraft Steve

From Melisa Holden

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News Shopper: Sofia Holden dressed as "The Tiger who came to tea" 🐯☕️Sofia Holden dressed as "The Tiger who came to tea" 🐯☕️

From Paula Sawyer

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News Shopper: The Grufallo & The Stickman on World book dayThe Grufallo & The Stickman on World book day

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News Shopper: Joshua a.k.a WoodyJoshua a.k.a Woody

From Leonie Dineen

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News Shopper: World book Day Harry PotterDobby and Moaning myrtle!World book Day Harry PotterDobby and Moaning myrtle!
News Shopper: World book Day Harry PotterDobby and Moaning myrtle!World book Day Harry PotterDobby and Moaning myrtle!

From Jean Barnes

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News Shopper: Reg as astronaut. Age 6. Milestones schoolReg as astronaut. Age 6. Milestones school

From Katie Butterworth

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News Shopper: Tommie as bfgTommie as bfg
News Shopper: Tommie as bfgTommie as bfg

From Louise Hurst

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News Shopper: Lilia as Hermione GrangerLilia as Hermione Granger

From Kelly Rough

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News Shopper: Frankie Penfold, dressed as the  Gruffalo for world book dayFrankie Penfold, dressed as the Gruffalo for world book day

From Hollie Watson

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News Shopper: My daughter as Miss spider from roald dahls James and the giant peach!My daughter as Miss spider from roald dahls James and the giant peach!
News Shopper: My daughter as Miss spider from roald dahls James and the giant peach!My daughter as Miss spider from roald dahls James and the giant peach!
News Shopper: My daughter as Miss spider from roald dahls James and the giant peach!My daughter as Miss spider from roald dahls James and the giant peach!

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News Shopper: Weres wenda, Harry potterWeres wenda, Harry potter

From Tor Shaw

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News Shopper: Alice in WonderlandAlice in Wonderland

From Claire Day

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News Shopper: Where's Wally and Little Red Riding Hood xWhere's Wally and Little Red Riding Hood x

From Magda Dustagheer

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News Shopper: Room on the BroomRoom on the Broom
News Shopper: Room on the BroomRoom on the Broom
News Shopper: Room on the BroomRoom on the Broom

From Vger Goldby

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News Shopper: Taylor as Dorothy from Wizard or OzKairi as Little Red Riding HoodTaylor as Dorothy from Wizard or OzKairi as Little Red Riding Hood
News Shopper: Taylor as Dorothy from Wizard or OzKairi as Little Red Riding HoodTaylor as Dorothy from Wizard or OzKairi as Little Red Riding Hood

From Nicole Maguire

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News Shopper: Kaleb Maguire age 5 dressed as Jack from Jack and the beanstalk (costume and beanstalk made by mummy) #worldbookdayKaleb Maguire age 5 dressed as Jack from Jack and the beanstalk (costume and beanstalk made by mummy) #worldbookday

From Jenny Pearce

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News Shopper: World book day 2017 - Blake, Katie and Rebecca PearceWorld book day 2017 - Blake, Katie and Rebecca Pearce

From Jacqueline Fois

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News Shopper: My 4 year old daughter Lacey as the hulkMy 4 year old daughter Lacey as the hulk

From Lucy Fraser

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News Shopper: Rhys aged 6 is Jack (Jack & the beanstalk), Sophie aged 11 is Mrs Butler (Please Mrs Butler). This year was a poetry theme...Rhys aged 6 is Jack (Jack & the beanstalk), Sophie aged 11 is Mrs Butler (Please Mrs Butler). This year was a poetry theme...

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News Shopper: Billy-Jay As WoodyBilly-Jay As Woody

From Amanda Taylor

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News Shopper: Skippy the KangerooSkippy the Kangeroo
News Shopper: Skippy the KangerooSkippy the Kangeroo
News Shopper: Skippy the KangerooSkippy the Kangeroo
News Shopper: Skippy the KangerooSkippy the Kangeroo

From Emma Smith

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News Shopper: Freya as spider womenFreya as spider women

From Joanne Grogan

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News Shopper: Cat in the hat and princess AnnaCat in the hat and princess Anna

From Chloe Constantine

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News Shopper: This is Emily as The Mad Hattter!This is Emily as The Mad Hattter!
News Shopper: This is Emily as The Mad Hattter!This is Emily as The Mad Hattter!

From Tamsin Lawrence

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News Shopper: Where's Wally and The Gruffalo's ChildWhere's Wally and The Gruffalo's Child

From Carlene Wood

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News Shopper: Riley and summer as Harry potterRiley and summer as Harry potter

From Michael Nimmo

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From Nikki Bayliss

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News Shopper: World book day 2017 Bert from Mary poppins And the scarecrow from wizard of ozWorld book day 2017 Bert from Mary poppins And the scarecrow from wizard of oz
News Shopper: World book day 2017 Bert from Mary poppins And the scarecrow from wizard of ozWorld book day 2017 Bert from Mary poppins And the scarecrow from wizard of oz

From Monica Conde

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News Shopper: Catarina dressed as Witch from Room in the broom. My special needs baby looking so grown up.Catarina dressed as Witch from Room in the broom. My special needs baby looking so grown up.

From Katharine Bessent

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News Shopper: Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch #WorldbookdayPaper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch #Worldbookday

From Lisa May

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News Shopper: World Book DayMy Queen of Hearts!!World Book DayMy Queen of Hearts!!

From Rebekah Scott

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News Shopper: My boys all ready for world book day. Austin (3) Hulk and Harley (6) 007.My boys all ready for world book day. Austin (3) Hulk and Harley (6) 007.

From Laney Guainiere

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From SINEAD GERLIS

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News Shopper: Levi as Postman Pat (before and after his round!)Levi as Postman Pat (before and after his round!)

From Kelly Hopkins

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News Shopper: Rodrick rules #lodeddiperRodrick rules #lodeddiper

From Ashley Boyce

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News Shopper: My 4 year old daughter Lara Rae dressed as Sophia the FirstMy 4 year old daughter Lara Rae dressed as Sophia the First

From Ashley Boyce

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News Shopper: My 11 year old Harley dressed as Katnis EverdeenMy 11 year old Harley dressed as Katnis Everdeen
News Shopper: My 11 year old Harley dressed as Katnis EverdeenMy 11 year old Harley dressed as Katnis Everdeen
News Shopper: My 11 year old Harley dressed as Katnis EverdeenMy 11 year old Harley dressed as Katnis Everdeen

From Lauren Thompson

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News Shopper: World book day as a power rangerWorld book day as a power ranger

From Naomi Doran

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News Shopper: Son not happy all my hard work.Son not happy all my hard work.

Meanwhile, ebay.co.uk has released rankings of the most searched-for characters on its website – and it seems there will be lots of the aforementioned Harrys and Alices in class.

The boy wizard tops the character ranking for the third year running, with nearly 40,000 searches for Harry Potter in the past four months.

Alice isn’t far behind in second, with the Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts from the same books in fourth and fifth.

Wally from Where’s Wally? Completes the top five in third place.

The Gruffalo, Mary Poppins, Willy Wonka, Little Red Riding Hood and Matilda are other popular characters.