13 of the hands-down cutest kids dressed up for World Book Day

World Book Day is celebrated in over 100 countries around the world, and here at Bright Side we bring you a literary cuteness overload of children dressed as characters from their favourite books.

1. The BFG

The biggest, friendliest GIANT of all, with a suitcase full of dreams.

2. The very hungry caterpillar

Out of the egg came a tiny, very hungry, and impossibly cute caterpillar...

3. The Mad Hatter from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

This kid has serious amounts of Mad Hatter sass going on, and we love him for it.

4. Hobbits... times two!

Uh oh, double trouble! Looks like these two mischievous hobbits are off on an adventure.

5. Fantastic Mr. Fox

This little dude dressed as Fantastic Mr. Fox is just, well, FANTASTIC.

6. Peter Pan

Someone has definitely been thinking happy thoughts. Now second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning!

7. The Gruffalo

Oh help! Oh no! It’s a cuter-than-cute GRUFFALO!

8. Harry Potter and Dobby the House-elf

The magical bond between Harry Potter and Dobby the house-elf is clear to see!

9. Mary Poppins

"Practically perfect in every way."

10. Willy Wonka

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men."

11. Jemima Puddle Duck

Here is a costume Beatrix Potter herself would be proud of.

12. Oompa Loompa

This gorgeous little man looks like he was born to dress up as an Oompa Loompa!

13. Max from Where the Wild Things Are

Saving the best till last, this face just melts our hearts — "Inside all of us is adventure. Inside all of us is a Wild Thing."