LOOKING for some inspiration for World Book Day 2017?

This year's fancy dress-filled celebration of books and reading takes place on Thursday.

GALLERY: Your fantastic World Book Day 2017 photographs

If you are stuck for costume ideas for your little ones, flick through our picture gallery above for some of last year's most creative costumes.

And if your child's school is taking part in World Book Day this year, don't forget to send us a picture with name, age, school, which character they have chosen and why.

133 fantastic pictures from World Book Day 2016 in Bolton

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