Stacey Solomon and Lucy Mecklenburgh were among the thousands of parents whose children channelled their favourite literary icons for World Book Day on Thursday. Rex is celebrating World Book Day tomorrow and he wants me to make a Diary Of A Wimpy Kid costume so wish me luck today.' When I received this video and then a selection of photos of a young girl called Katie dressing up as me for world book day I genuinely thought I might faint, and then retire. 'The fact she's chosen to dress up as me for World Book Day is a moment I'll treasure forever. The Heart Radio breakfast team also got in on the World Book Day action, dressing up as characters from the iconic Jolly Holiday scene from the Mary Poppins books.

Source: Daily Mail March 05, 2026 11:01 UTC