World Book Day: fab photos from schools in Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey

By Helena McManus

Published 6th Mar 2026, 15:22 GMT

Updated 6th Mar 2026, 15:33 GMT

Children throughout the Carrickfergus, Larne and Newtownabbey areas enjoyed all the fun of World Book Day 2026 by dressing up as their favourite characters, enjoying a ‘cosy read’ in their pyjamas, or chatting about their favourite books.

Alongside some fab photos taken at World Book Day celebrations at Victoria Primary School in Carrickfergus, we asked our readers to share photos of their children dressed up for the occasion and we were delighted with the response.

Thanks to everyone who shared these fun-filled pictures.

Victoria Primary School in Carrickfergus had a ‘Get Cosy and Read’ theme for this year's World Book Day, where children came to school in their pyjamas with their favourite book.

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Victoria Primary School in Carrickfergus had a ‘Get Cosy and Read’ theme for this year's World Book Day, where children came to school in their pyjamas with their favourite book. Photo: Helena McManus

Dressed as the Gruffalo for World Book Day.

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Dressed as the Gruffalo for World Book Day. Photo: Monika Adães

Dressed up for World Book Day.

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Dressed up for World Book Day. Photo: Karen Ferguson

All smiles for World Book Day.

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All smiles for World Book Day. Photo: Kerri Murray

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