World Book Day costume ideas inspired by children across the North East

World Book Day is coming up, an annual event that is bound to either thrill or scare parents everywhere.

This year's event takes place on Thursday, March 3, and with less week to go, you might be wondering what character your child can go as.

With many children missing out last year as they were remote learning during the pandemic, most schools and nurseries are wanting to join in this year's fun.

Remember to send us in photos of your child for our 2022 World Book Day photo special in the Chronicle

Now if that fills you with dread, you have nothing to fear, as we've put together a list of some of our favourite World Book Day creations around the North East from years gone by.

These creative costumes are bound to inspire, and many are also easy to recreate at home for this year's event.

DCI Vera Stanhope, Vera

Jasmine Wood, age 8, dressed as DCI Vera Stanhope (Newcastle Chronicle)

The Clock from Hickory Dickory Dock

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Lucas aged 5 dressed as The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Newcastle Chronicle)

Oompa Lumpa from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Lucy Coates aged 6 dressed as an Oompa Loompa (Newcastle Chronicle)

Matilda

Sophie Kirk age 8 dressed as Matilda as this is her favourite Roald Dahl book (Newcastle Chronicle)

Postman Pat

Bobby Bell age 5 dressed as Postman Pat (Newcastle Chronicle)

Coraline

Little Miss Chatterbox

Charlie Brown, from Peanuts

Artful Dodger, from Oliver Twist

Willy Wonka, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Stickman

Fantastic Mr Fox

Poppy from Trollz

Captain Hook, from Peter Pan

Mr Twit, from The Twits

Mary Poppins

Snow Queen, from The Chronicles of Narnia

James and the Giant Peach

Anna from Frozen

Lexie-may age 5 from Fawdon as Princess Anna from Frozen (Newcastle Chronicle)

Cruella Di Ville, from 101 Dalamations

Olivia Dent aged 7 from Ashington, her sister, Emelia Dent aged 6 month, and their little cousin Mollie Bell aged 6 month. Dressed as Olivia chose to be Cruella de Vil. (Newcastle Chronicle)

The Grinch, from How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Sonny Welsh, 9, from Ashington dressed as The Grinch (Newcastle Chronicle)

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