World Book Day will return on Thursday – and we know that even in one of the most difficult years we have experienced, youngsters will still be getting dressed up as their favourite literary characters.

The day normally sees children across Bucks dust off their magic wands, find their fairy wings and dress up as their favourite character.

The annual celebration of reading and writing sees children of all ages going to school dressed up as witches, wizards, pirates and princesses and other literary characters.

Usually it means children of all ages going to school dressed up as witches, wizards, pirates, princesses and other characters.

Bucks Free Press:

This year, most children will not go back to school until March 8, but we know that won’t stop those who are still at home from taking part in the fun.

Ahead of World Book Day tomorrow, we take a look back at a selection of pictures sent in by readers over the years.

And if your child is dressing up for World Book Day, we would love to see pictures of their costume.

Send your pictures via the form below or email your pictures to shruti.sheth@newsquest.co.uk with your child's name, their age, the name of their school and the character/s they are dressed up as. You can also send us a message on Facebook.