But it was not just youngsters who enjoyed the literary celebration, with school staff and other adults also putting together fantastic costumes.
We asked people to share their photographs with us and were inundated with replies, which have passed 600 and continue to rise.
We already have a gallery of pictures but wanted to share even more of the wonderful outfits.
Here are some of the brilliant costumes for World Book Day 2024.
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