PROUD parents across Berkshire shared pictures of their children's best costumes for World Book Day.

World Book Day returned for 2022 today with children across the country dressing up as their favourite literary characters.

From the Wizard of Ozz and Gangsta Granny to Peter Pan, the walk to school looked a little different on Thursday, March 3.

The charity event is held annually in the UK and Ireland on the first Thursday of every March.

Schools across the UK make sure children are prepared to arrive in their silliest costumes in celebration of their favourite books.

Here are your pictures from across Berkshire

Reading Chronicle: Sienna-Rose, 8 and Louie,10 months, as Dorothy And The Lion From The Wizard Of Oz Sienna-Rose, 8 and Louie,10 months, as Dorothy And The Lion From The Wizard Of Oz

Reading Chronicle: Sara-jayne Davies, 10 as a pink lady, Alfie, 11, Tommy, 4 as Tweedledum and Tweedledee and Evie-marie Davies, 5, as Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady Sara-jayne Davies, 10 as a pink lady, Alfie, 11, Tommy, 4 as Tweedledum and Tweedledee and Evie-marie Davies, 5, as Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady

From Langley, Slough.

Reading Chronicle: Luis Torr, 5 as Cat in the Hat from Britwell, SloughLuis Torr, 5 as Cat in the Hat from Britwell, Slough

Reading Chronicle: Thomas, 7, as Dennis the Menace from CavershamThomas, 7, as Dennis the Menace from Caversham

Reading Chronicle: Delores, 5, from Kingkerswell Primary School as Gangsta Granny Delores, 5, from Kingkerswell Primary School as Gangsta Granny

Reading Chronicle: Miya, 7, from Katesgrove primary as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz Miya, 7, from Katesgrove primary as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz

Reading Chronicle: Armani-Jai, 8, Christ the King catholic primary Reading as Mary Poppins schoolArmani-Jai, 8, Christ the King catholic primary Reading as Mary Poppins school

Reading Chronicle: Leo, Anton, Ollie, 10, 6 , 4 as Superman, Spiderman Darth Vadar from Christ the KingLeo, Anton, Ollie, 10, 6 , 4 as Superman, Spiderman Darth Vadar from Christ the King

Reading Chronicle: Mia Hestia, 7, from Battle Primary Academy as Little Red Riding Hood, Reading Mia Hestia, 7, from Battle Primary Academy as Little Red Riding Hood, Reading

Reading Chronicle: Nuala, 7 and Orlagh,4, as Batgirl from English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, ReadingNuala, 7 and Orlagh,4, as Batgirl from English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Reading

Reading Chronicle: Albert, 3, from Busy Bees Nursery in Reading as BatmanAlbert, 3, from Busy Bees Nursery in Reading as Batman

Reading Chronicle: Noah, 9, and Iris, 6, from English Martyrs Catholic Primary School as the Cat in the Hat and Thing 2 Noah, 9, and Iris, 6, from English Martyrs Catholic Primary School as the Cat in the Hat and Thing 2

Reading Chronicle: Lily as Matron from The midnight gang in ReadingLily as Matron from The midnight gang in Reading

Reading Chronicle: Blaise, 3,from Little Blossoms Preschool at Holly Spring in Bracknell as an Oompa LoompaBlaise, 3,from Little Blossoms Preschool at Holly Spring in Bracknell as an Oompa Loompa

Reading Chronicle: Athena, 6, from Maidenhead as Peter PanAthena, 6, from Maidenhead as Peter Pan

Reading Chronicle: Austin Lewis, 3, from Be Happy Day Nursery Burnham as Fireman SamAustin Lewis, 3, from Be Happy Day Nursery Burnham as Fireman Sam

Reading Chronicle: Kelsi, 8, from Langley academy primary as Cruella de VilKelsi, 8, from Langley academy primary as Cruella de Vil