As children across the Bradford district celebrate World Book Day, we want to see your fancy dress!

Many schools and nurseries are encouraging pupils to dress up as their favourite book characters today to them to inspire read more and develop a love of reading.

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The day is designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in more than 100 countries across the world.

Check out all the great costumes below.

Use the red button below to send us your pictures for our special World Book Day gallery.

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T&A World Book Day 2019

"Send us your pictures of you or your little ones dressed as a favourite book character for World Book Day 2019"

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From Community contributor

What is your response?World book day

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From Inaaya Dass

What is your response?World book day

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From Charlotte Burns

What is your response?Scarlett age 4 Dorothy

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Scarlett age 4DorothyScarlett age 4Dorothy

From Natalie Reid

What is your response?Sophia and Aniyah as gangster granny and Cinderella

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Sophia and Aniyah  as gangster granny and CinderellaSophia and Aniyah as gangster granny and Cinderella

From Elizabeth Campbell

What is your response?Jennie as Mog The Forgetful Cat for Nursery World Book Day.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Jennie as Mog The Forgetful Cat for Nursery World Book Day.Jennie as Mog The Forgetful Cat for Nursery World Book Day.

From amanda dean

What is your response?World Book Day 2019

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: World Book Day 2019World Book Day 2019
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: World Book Day 2019World Book Day 2019

From Sarah McDonald

What is your response?Phoebe aged 9 as Matilda, Joseph aged 5 as Spiderman and Meadow aged 10 as Pippi Longstocking

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Phoebe aged 9 as Matilda, Joseph aged 5 as Spiderman and Meadow aged 10 as Pippi LongstockingPhoebe aged 9 as Matilda, Joseph aged 5 as Spiderman and Meadow aged 10 as Pippi Longstocking

From Matilda Steele

What is your response?World Book Day 2019

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From Saima Bibi

What is your response?Dawood Ali as mad hatter ❤️

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Dawood Ali as mad hatter ❤️Dawood Ali as mad hatter ❤️

From Alayna Noor Omar

What is your response?Alayna all dressed up for World Book Day at nursery

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alayna all dressed up for World Book Day at nurseryAlayna all dressed up for World Book Day at nursery

From Rebecca Beetham

What is your response?Lola-Grace in her World Book Day outfits she was a Princes for play group and the butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar for nursery

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lola-Grace in her World Book Day outfits she was a Princes for play group and the butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar for nurseryLola-Grace in her World Book Day outfits she was a Princes for play group and the butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar for nursery
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lola-Grace in her World Book Day outfits she was a Princes for play group and the butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar for nurseryLola-Grace in her World Book Day outfits she was a Princes for play group and the butterfly from The Very Hungry Caterpillar for nursery

From Daisy Bower

What is your response?Alfie, 8, dressed as the lego joker from the lego batman movie and book.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Alfie, 8, dressed as the lego joker from the lego batman movie and book.Alfie, 8, dressed as the lego joker from the lego batman movie and book.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Harry Potter

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Harry PotterHarry Potter

From Michelle West

What is your response?Rosie as an Oompa Loompa.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Rosie as an Oompa Loompa.Rosie as an Oompa Loompa.

From Community contributor

What is your response?World book day

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From Emma Bolton

What is your response?James 10 - Willy Wonka

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: James 10 - Willy WonkaJames 10 - Willy Wonka

From Steve Capstick

What is your response?Ashlea as Cleopatra and Bryann as Juliette Facebook

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ashlea as Cleopatra and Bryann as Juliette FacebookAshlea as Cleopatra and Bryann as Juliette Facebook
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ashlea as Cleopatra and Bryann as Juliette FacebookAshlea as Cleopatra and Bryann as Juliette Facebook

From Matthew Russell

What is your response?World Book Day Maisie dressed as Moana

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: World Book Day Maisie dressed as MoanaWorld Book Day Maisie dressed as Moana

From Community contributor

What is your response?Ziyad Sheikh as Harry Potter

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ziyad Sheikh as Harry PotterZiyad Sheikh as Harry Potter

From Community contributor

What is your response?Woody and Peter rabbit

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Woody and Peter rabbitWoody and Peter rabbit

From Anne Marie Dass

What is your response?Wonder Woman

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Wonder WomanWonder Woman
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Wonder WomanWonder Woman

From Alexis Smith

What is your response?World Book Day Queen of Hearts

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: World Book Day Queen of HeartsWorld Book Day Queen of Hearts

From maisie & lexie Phillips

What is your response?Maisie and Lexie Phillips on World Book Day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Maisie and Lexie Phillips on World Book DayMaisie and Lexie Phillips on World Book Day

From Hasina Iqbal

What is your response?Anya Noor as Boo

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Anya Noor as BooAnya Noor as Boo

From Community contributor

What is your response?My grandson on World Book Day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: My grandson on World Book DayMy grandson on World Book Day

From Tasmiya Anjam

What is your response?Aleena Hussain dressed as Goldilocks from St Edmunds nursery School and Chilldrens Centre, and Ayaan Hussain dressed as Cat in the Hat from, Girlington Primary School Facebook

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Aleena Hussain dressed as Goldilocks from St Edmunds nursery School and Chilldrens Centre, and Ayaan Hussain dressed as Cat in the Hat from, Girlington Primary School FacebookAleena Hussain dressed as Goldilocks from St Edmunds nursery School and Chilldrens Centre, and Ayaan Hussain dressed as Cat in the Hat from, Girlington Primary School Facebook
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Aleena Hussain dressed as Goldilocks from St Edmunds nursery School and Chilldrens Centre, and Ayaan Hussain dressed as Cat in the Hat from, Girlington Primary School FacebookAleena Hussain dressed as Goldilocks from St Edmunds nursery School and Chilldrens Centre, and Ayaan Hussain dressed as Cat in the Hat from, Girlington Primary School Facebook

From Justine Galthen

What is your response?Charlie Jakes, 6, dressed as Where's Wally for World Book Day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Charlie Jakes, 6, dressed as Where's Wally for World Book DayCharlie Jakes, 6, dressed as Where's Wally for World Book Day

From Javeria Iqbal

What is your response?Subhaan Qasim dressed as the Grinch!

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Subhaan Qasim dressed as the Grinch!Subhaan Qasim dressed as the Grinch!

From Micheala Lesniarek

What is your response?Kayson Singh dressed as the Mad Hatter for nursery. Kayson loves to dress up and be crazy, so this fits well.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Kayson Singh dressed as the Mad Hatter for nursery. Kayson loves to dress up and be crazy, so this fits well.Kayson Singh dressed as the Mad Hatter for nursery. Kayson loves to dress up and be crazy, so this fits well.

From Alisha Iqbal

What is your response?My beautiful daughter Zunairah dressed as Snow White 😘

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: My beautiful daughter Zunairah dressed as Snow White 😘My beautiful daughter Zunairah dressed as Snow White 😘

From Jamie Louise

What is your response?Justin Bowman's first World Book Day as Where's Wally Facebook

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Justin Bowman's first World Book Day as Where's Wally FacebookJustin Bowman's first World Book Day as Where's Wally Facebook

From Alison Kelly

What is your response?Xavier, 7, as Harry Potter

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Xavier, 7, as Harry PotterXavier, 7, as Harry Potter

From Rachael Reynolds

What is your response?Frankie-jo, 4years old

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Frankie-jo, 4years oldFrankie-jo, 4years old
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Frankie-jo, 4years oldFrankie-jo, 4years old

From Rebecca Butler

What is your response?Liam as Fantastic Mr Fox, Elisa as Gangsta Granny, Jacob as Dennis the Menace and Laila as Snow White, all loving World Book Day!

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Liam as Fantastic Mr Fox, Elisa as Gangsta Granny, Jacob as Dennis the Menace and Laila as Snow White, all loving World Book Day!Liam as Fantastic Mr Fox, Elisa as Gangsta Granny, Jacob as Dennis the Menace and Laila as Snow White, all loving World Book Day!

From Naeem Hussain

What is your response?Aairah Naeem dressed up as Cruella De Vil just before nursery

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Aairah Naeem dressed up as Cruella De Vil just before nurseryAairah Naeem dressed up as Cruella De Vil just before nursery

From Sonia Newsham

What is your response?Elizabeth and Edward Elliott as Hermione and Malfoy Facebook

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Elizabeth and Edward Elliott as Hermione and Malfoy FacebookElizabeth and Edward Elliott as Hermione and Malfoy Facebook

From Jodie Ann

What is your response?Archie age 4, Jayden age 6 and Zara age 2, all ready for school and nursery. Facebook

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Archie age 4, Jayden age 6 and Zara age 2,  all ready for school and nursery. FacebookArchie age 4, Jayden age 6 and Zara age 2, all ready for school and nursery. Facebook

From Julie Richardson

What is your response?Poppy-Joan Richardson of Eccleshill. Dressed up as Mary Poppins for World Book Day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Poppy-Joan Richardson of Eccleshill. Dressed up as Mary Poppins for  World Book DayPoppy-Joan Richardson of Eccleshill. Dressed up as Mary Poppins for World Book Day

From Natalie Smith

What is your response?Isaac Margerison is dressed up as Chase from Paw Patrol. He his so excited that he has dressed up as his favourite book character for World Book Day.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Isaac Margerison is dressed up as Chase from Paw Patrol. He his so excited that he has dressed up as his favourite book character for World Book Day.Isaac Margerison is dressed up as Chase from Paw Patrol. He his so excited that he has dressed up as his favourite book character for World Book Day.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Freddie Foulger from Eccleshill as Elmer!

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Freddie Foulger from Eccleshill as Elmer!Freddie Foulger from Eccleshill as Elmer!

From Ewelina Adamek

What is your response?Hermione Twitter

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Hermione TwitterHermione Twitter

From Community contributor

What is your response?Hafsah Rashid as Violet Boudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Ali Ahmad as Horrid Henry

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Hafsah Rashid as Violet Boudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Ali Ahmad as Horrid HenryHafsah Rashid as Violet Boudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Ali Ahmad as Horrid Henry
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Hafsah Rashid as Violet Boudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Ali Ahmad as Horrid HenryHafsah Rashid as Violet Boudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Ali Ahmad as Horrid Henry
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Hafsah Rashid as Violet Boudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Ali Ahmad as Horrid HenryHafsah Rashid as Violet Boudelaire from A Series of Unfortunate Events. Ali Ahmad as Horrid Henry

From Hunter Kutscheruk

What is your response?Hunter aged 3 dressed has the incredibles for nursery

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Hunter aged 3 dressed has the incredibles for nurseryHunter aged 3 dressed has the incredibles for nursery

From Gary Brannan

What is your response?Here's as Ava-Grace as Annie, Alana as Rapunzel, and Alfie as Batman

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Here's as Ava-Grace as Annie, Alana as Rapunzel, and Alfie as BatmanHere's as Ava-Grace as Annie, Alana as Rapunzel, and Alfie as Batman
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Here's as Ava-Grace as Annie, Alana as Rapunzel, and Alfie as BatmanHere's as Ava-Grace as Annie, Alana as Rapunzel, and Alfie as Batman
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Here's as Ava-Grace as Annie, Alana as Rapunzel, and Alfie as BatmanHere's as Ava-Grace as Annie, Alana as Rapunzel, and Alfie as Batman

From Community contributor

What is your response?World Book Day at Hoyle Court Primary, Baildon. Winnie the Pooh

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: World Book Day at Hoyle Court Primary, Baildon. Winnie the PoohWorld Book Day at Hoyle Court Primary, Baildon. Winnie the Pooh

From Tracey Greenwood

What is your response?Amelia going to nursery as the Gruffalo

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Amelia going to nursery as the GruffaloAmelia going to nursery as the Gruffalo

From Community contributor

What is your response?My grandughter before school today

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: My grandughter before school todayMy grandughter before school today

From Omer bhatti

What is your response?Areeb Bhatti 5 at Lilycroft Primary School dressed up as a Power Ranger.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Areeb Bhatti 5 at Lilycroft Primary School dressed up as a Power Ranger.Areeb Bhatti 5 at Lilycroft Primary School dressed up as a Power Ranger.

From Omer bhatti

What is your response?Areeb Bhatti and Mikaeel Bhatti with their Parents at Lilycroft enjoying the World Book Day 2019

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Areeb Bhatti and Mikaeel Bhatti with their Parents at Lilycroft enjoying the World Book Day 2019Areeb Bhatti and Mikaeel Bhatti with their Parents at Lilycroft enjoying the World Book Day 2019

From Kelsey Shoesmith

What is your response?Logan Dawes - World Book Day 2019

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Logan Dawes - World Book Day 2019Logan Dawes - World Book Day 2019

From Amarah Rasul

What is your response?cat in the hat

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: cat in the hatcat in the hat

From Paul Lister

What is your response?Lola age 4 as Paddington bear

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Lola age 4 as Paddington bearLola age 4 as Paddington bear

From Omer bhatti

What is your response?Mikaeel Bhatti 3 from Lilycroft Nursery is ready to save the world as he is dressed up as spiderman to fight the evil powers that avail our societey.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Mikaeel Bhatti 3 from Lilycroft Nursery is ready to save the world as he is dressed up as spiderman to fight the evil powers that avail our societey.Mikaeel Bhatti 3 from Lilycroft Nursery is ready to save the world as he is dressed up as spiderman to fight the evil powers that avail our societey.

From Jack Kutscheruk

What is your response?Dressed has the joker from bat man for world book day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Dressed has the joker from bat man for world book dayDressed has the joker from bat man for world book day

From Katarzyna Kucharska

What is your response?Nikola Tropa as Little Red Riding Hood

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Nikola Tropa as Little Red Riding HoodNikola Tropa as Little Red Riding Hood
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Nikola Tropa as Little Red Riding HoodNikola Tropa as Little Red Riding Hood

From Sonia Fayyaz

What is your response?Aizah-Rose dressed as Goldilocks for World Book Day 2019

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Aizah-Rose dressed as Goldilocks for World Book Day 2019Aizah-Rose dressed as Goldilocks for World Book Day 2019

From Safia Hussain

What is your response?My girls dressed up as Ariel,the little mermaid 🧜‍♀️ for world book day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: My girls dressed up as Ariel,the little mermaid 🧜‍♀️ for world book dayMy girls dressed up as Ariel,the little mermaid 🧜‍♀️ for world book day
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: My girls dressed up as Ariel,the little mermaid 🧜‍♀️ for world book dayMy girls dressed up as Ariel,the little mermaid 🧜‍♀️ for world book day

From Daniel Rider

What is your response?Archie Gracie and Maisie all ready for world Book Day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Archie Gracie and Maisie all ready for worldBookDayArchie Gracie and Maisie all ready for worldBookDay

From Community contributor

What is your response?Presenting Mr Stink

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Presenting Mr StinkPresenting Mr Stink

From Community contributor

What is your response?Faizaan dressed as a Gruffalo and Harris dressed as a sports coach

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Faizaan dressed as a Gruffalo and Harris dressed as a sports coachFaizaan dressed as a Gruffalo and Harris dressed as a sports coach
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Faizaan dressed as a Gruffalo and Harris dressed as a sports coachFaizaan dressed as a Gruffalo and Harris dressed as a sports coach

From Les Waterhouse

What is your response?World Book Day. Caitlin dressed as a Skeleton from Funnybones.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: World Book Day. Caitlin dressed as a Skeleton from Funnybones.World Book Day. Caitlin dressed as a Skeleton from Funnybones.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Ben Ingham all ready for World Book Day at St Joseph's RC Primary School, Bingley

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ben Ingham all ready for World Book Day at St Joseph's RC Primary School, BingleyBen Ingham all ready for World Book Day at St Joseph's RC Primary School, Bingley

From Community contributor

What is your response?Snow White

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Snow WhiteSnow White

From Allison Birchall

What is your response?The tiger who came to tea hadn’t had his breakfast yet!

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The tiger who came to tea hadn’t had his breakfast yet!The tiger who came to tea hadn’t had his breakfast yet!

From Emma Kehoe

What is your response?Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.Maisie Preston as a Woodland fairy from mid summer nights dream costume.

From Emma Dyson

What is your response?World Book Day - Isla Grace at St Edmunds nursery.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: World Book Day - Isla Grace at St Edmunds nursery.World Book Day - Isla Grace at St Edmunds nursery.

From Danielle Beetham

What is your response?Ellie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at Hazelbeck

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ellie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at HazelbeckEllie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at Hazelbeck
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ellie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at HazelbeckEllie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at Hazelbeck
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ellie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at HazelbeckEllie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at Hazelbeck
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Ellie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at HazelbeckEllie-May Harry Potter theme World Book Day at Hazelbeck

From Rebecca Worrilow

What is your response?My daughter all ready for world book day.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: My daughter all ready for world book day.My daughter all ready for world book day.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: My daughter all ready for world book day.My daughter all ready for world book day.

From Carrie Priestley

What is your response?Amber has made her own wings for her World Book Day outfit. Her chosen book is 'Amber the Orange Fairy' from the Rainbow Magic collection.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Amber has made her own wings for her World Book Day outfit. Her chosen book is 'Amber the Orange Fairy' from the Rainbow Magic collection.Amber has made her own wings for her World Book Day outfit. Her chosen book is 'Amber the Orange Fairy' from the Rainbow Magic collection.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Amber has made her own wings for her World Book Day outfit. Her chosen book is 'Amber the Orange Fairy' from the Rainbow Magic collection.Amber has made her own wings for her World Book Day outfit. Her chosen book is 'Amber the Orange Fairy' from the Rainbow Magic collection.
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Amber has made her own wings for her World Book Day outfit. Her chosen book is 'Amber the Orange Fairy' from the Rainbow Magic collection.Amber has made her own wings for her World Book Day outfit. Her chosen book is 'Amber the Orange Fairy' from the Rainbow Magic collection.

From Thireen Ahmed

What is your response?Maqadas as her favourite character Matilda for World Book Day

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Maqadas as her favourite character Matilda for World Book DayMaqadas as her favourite character Matilda for World Book Day