School children across Huntingdonshire and the whole of the UK celebrated and took part in World Book Day on March 3.

Children wowed and amazed their families and teachers by dressing up as their favourite characters from their most adored books.

The Hunts Post: Pippa Beith, 5, dressed up and ready to go for World Book Day.Pippa Beith, 5, dressed up and ready to go for World Book Day. (Image: Gemma Stimson)

From Oompa Loompa's to 'Gangsta' grannies, an array of costumes were showcased to celebrate the event.

This year marks the 25th year there's been a World Book Day, and children of all ages will come together to share the joy of reading for pleasure.

The Hunts Post: Two children dressed in Willy Wonka theme for World Book Day as an Oompa Loompa and Violet Beauregarde.Two children dressed in Willy Wonka theme for World Book Day as an Oompa Loompa and Violet Beauregarde. (Image: Katie Banks)

The event encourages young people to discover the pleasure of reading and It is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

The Hunts Post: Jake Runnegar, 7, from Stukeley Meadows Primary School dressed up as a pirate.Jake Runnegar, 7, from Stukeley Meadows Primary School dressed up as a pirate. (Image: Joanna Runnegar)

The Hunts Post: Zoey Lawrence from Westfield Junior School dressed up as Gangsta Granny.Zoey Lawrence from Westfield Junior School dressed up as Gangsta Granny. (Image: Liv Lawrence)

The Hunts Post: A youngster dressed and ready to go for World Book Day.A youngster dressed and ready to go for World Book Day. (Image: Sarah Ball)

The Hunts Post: Milly Stimson, 5, dressed up at school for World Book Day.Milly Stimson, 5, dressed up at school for World Book Day. (Image: Gemma Stimson)

The Hunts Post: Lily Thorpe,10, dressed as Dottie Detective for World Book Day.Lily Thorpe,10, dressed as Dottie Detective for World Book Day. (Image: Charmain Thorpe)

The Hunts Post: Henry Stone, 9, from Stukeley Meadows primary school dressed up as Dog Man.Henry Stone, 9, from Stukeley Meadows primary school dressed up as Dog Man. (Image: Amy Smith)

The Hunts Post: Talia Mace, 10, dressed up as a gangsta granny for World Book Day.Talia Mace, 10, dressed up as a gangsta granny for World Book Day. (Image: Coreen King)

The Hunts Post: George Dobbs, 9, from Stukeley Meadows primary school dressed as Mr Bean.George Dobbs, 9, from Stukeley Meadows primary school dressed as Mr Bean. (Image: Kim Louise Dobbs)

The Hunts Post: Jaiden, 11, from Thongsley Fields primary school had to go to school as a word and went as a nerd.Jaiden, 11, from Thongsley Fields primary school had to go to school as a word and went as a nerd. (Image: Tyler Dunkley)

The Hunts Post: Sophia Covill (left), Manager and Owner of Meadow Lane Children's Nursery is pictured with her Deputy Manager Jenny Oldham, both dressed as Where's Wally.Sophia Covill (left), Manager and Owner of Meadow Lane Children's Nursery is pictured with her Deputy Manager Jenny Oldham, both dressed as Where's Wally. (Image: Jenny Oldham)

The Hunts Post: AndyCat, loved by all the children at Meadow Lane Children's Nursery, is showing off some fancy dress for World Book Day.AndyCat, loved by all the children at Meadow Lane Children's Nursery, is showing off some fancy dress for World Book Day. (Image: Jenny Oldham)

The Hunts Post: Maya, 11, dressed as Giyu from Demon Slayer and Daniella, 11, dressed as Nezuko Demon Slayer for World Book Day.Maya, 11, dressed as Giyu from Demon Slayer and Daniella, 11, dressed as Nezuko Demon Slayer for World Book Day. (Image: Rita Murphy)

The Hunts Post: Two youngsters dressed up as Harry Potter and Wally, from 'Where's Wally?', for World Book Day.Two youngsters dressed up as Harry Potter and Wally, from 'Where's Wally?', for World Book Day. (Image: Karolina Brejnakowska)