AFTER weeks of planning and preparation World Book Day finally arrived today and pupils didn’t disappoint.

Thousands of children have been dressing up as their favourite book characters for schools, nurseries and playgroups - and even the teachers have been joining in the fun.

From Matildas and Mary Poppins to witches and Where’s Wallys, parents in Sussex have excelled themselves for the event, which is this year celebrating its 23rd anniversary.

We asked you to share your pictures with us and they’ve been coming in thick and fast.

Make sure you pick up next week’s paper for more pictures.

See below for all of your contributions;

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World Book Day 2020

"Share your pictures of World Book Day 2020"

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From Sadie Reilly

What is your response?Cindy Lou Who and The Grinch.

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The Argus: Cindy Lou Who and The Grinch.Cindy Lou Who and The Grinch.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Harry potter

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From Community contributor

What is your response?World Book Day. Finley dressed as a pirate from the book Captain Abduls pirate school, and his little brother Sid dressed as Woody, because in his words “it’s a story of bestest friends”.

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The Argus: World Book Day. Finley dressed as a pirate from the book Captain Abduls pirate school, and his little brother Sid dressed as Woody, because in his words “it’s a story of bestest friends”.World Book Day. Finley dressed as a pirate from the book Captain Abduls pirate school, and his little brother Sid dressed as Woody, because in his words “it’s a story of bestest friends”.
The Argus: World Book Day. Finley dressed as a pirate from the book Captain Abduls pirate school, and his little brother Sid dressed as Woody, because in his words “it’s a story of bestest friends”.World Book Day. Finley dressed as a pirate from the book Captain Abduls pirate school, and his little brother Sid dressed as Woody, because in his words “it’s a story of bestest friends”.

From Nicole Angear-Dowsett

What is your response?Grease is the word !

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The Argus: Grease is the word !Grease is the word !

From Community contributor

What is your response?Ava aged 5 months as the strawberry from the very hungry caterpillar. Ben aged 7 as the dinosaur that pooped the bed, Jake aged 5 as Where's wally and scarlett aged 8 as Where's wenda.

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The Argus: Ava aged 5 months as the strawberry from the very hungry caterpillar.Ben aged 7 as the dinosaur that pooped the bed, Jake aged 5 as Where's wally and scarlett aged 8 as Where's wenda.Ava aged 5 months as the strawberry from the very hungry caterpillar.Ben aged 7 as the dinosaur that pooped the bed, Jake aged 5 as Where's wally and scarlett aged 8 as Where's wenda.
The Argus: Ava aged 5 months as the strawberry from the very hungry caterpillar.Ben aged 7 as the dinosaur that pooped the bed, Jake aged 5 as Where's wally and scarlett aged 8 as Where's wenda.Ava aged 5 months as the strawberry from the very hungry caterpillar.Ben aged 7 as the dinosaur that pooped the bed, Jake aged 5 as Where's wally and scarlett aged 8 as Where's wenda.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Elena Townshend Scarecrow The scarecrows wedding

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What is your response?Minions family :&

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From Charlie Friend

What is your response?My cat in the hat for nursery

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From Caroline Carman

What is your response?Finley Carman age 7. Dressed as Super Mario.

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The Argus: Finley Carman age 7. Dressed as Super Mario.Finley Carman age 7. Dressed as Super Mario.

From Sarah O’Reilly

What is your response?My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!

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The Argus: My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!
The Argus: My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!
The Argus: My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!
The Argus: My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!My daughter Aria enjoying life as The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, also more popularly known as Elsa of Arendelle from Frozen!

From Petrina Wright

What is your response?Matilda & Ava Wright. Age 3. World book day at Oak Cottage Nursery Woodingdean.

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The Argus: Matilda & Ava Wright. Age 3. World book day at Oak Cottage Nursery Woodingdean.Matilda & Ava Wright. Age 3. World book day at Oak Cottage Nursery Woodingdean.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Our girl being Cinderella

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From Claire Linksted

What is your response?Zoe Linksted aged 6 from Carden Primary dressed a parrot from Captain Abdul's Pirate School

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The Argus: Zoe Linksted aged 6 from Carden Primary dressed a parrot from Captain Abdul's Pirate SchoolZoe Linksted aged 6 from Carden Primary dressed a parrot from Captain Abdul's Pirate School
The Argus: Zoe Linksted aged 6 from Carden Primary dressed a parrot from Captain Abdul's Pirate SchoolZoe Linksted aged 6 from Carden Primary dressed a parrot from Captain Abdul's Pirate School

From Charlotte Earthey

What is your response?World book day 2020

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From Charlotte Earthey

What is your response?World Book Day 2020

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From Emma Whittaker

What is your response?Blake and Scarlett Whittaker as Paddington Bear and Pippa the Poppy Fairy from Rainbow Magic

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From Claire - Louise Parsons

What is your response?‘Luffy’ ........ One Piece ; a popular anime adventure of a crew of wanna be pirates !!

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The Argus: ‘Luffy’ ........ One Piece ; a popular anime adventure of a crew of wanna be pirates !!‘Luffy’ ........ One Piece ; a popular anime adventure of a crew of wanna be pirates !!