PARENTS across Wirral shared pictures of their children's best costumes for World Book Day.

World Book Day returned for 2022 on Thursday, March 4 with children across the country dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

From Gangsta Granny to Cat in the Hat schools made sure children are prepared to arrive in their best costumes in celebration of their favourite books.

We've rounded up our top 10 favorites from the day.

Wirral Globe: Miss TrunchbullMiss Trunchbull

Eight-year-old Violet Brady as Miss Trunchbull from Matilda. 

Wirral Globe: LucyLucy

Lucy, seven from Overchurch Junior School as Willy Wonka's Oompah Loompa.

Wirral Globe: Lilly HanleyLilly Hanley

Lilly Hanley, eight, from Townfield Primary School as MARGARET "Molly" Brown from Titanic.

Wirral Globe: Adelina, Esmae and TyroneAdelina, Esmae and Tyrone

Adelina, 10, Esmae, 6, and Tyrone, 4 from Egremont primary school.

Wirral Globe: ConnorConnor

Nine-year-old Connor from St Joseph’s as Wizard of Oz's Tin Man.

Wirral Globe: Amelia ChandlerAmelia Chandler

Amelia Chandler, nine from New Brighton Primary School as Thing 2 from Dr Suess' Cat in the Hat.

Wirral Globe: Cooper and Jesse HarrisonCooper and Jesse Harrison

Cooper, 3, and Jesse, 5, Harrison from Habla Bilingual Day Nursery and Townfield Primary School as Harry Potter.

Wirral Globe: Where's David?Where's David?

10-year-old David from Gillbrook School as Wally from Where's Wally.

Wirral Globe:

Millie Gray, six, from Bedford Drive as Gangsta Granny.

Wirral Globe: Willow and HunterWillow and Hunter

Willow, seven and Hunter, four,  Dunne from St. Peter’s primary as Pinochino and Jiminy Cricket.

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