TODAY is World Book Day, when youngsters across the UK get dressed up as their favourite book characters.

There's always lots of amazing and imaginative costumes across Gwent - have a look at some of the amazing creations from this year below.

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World Book Day 2023

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From Shauna Richards

Upload an image of your child dressed as their favourite book character and remember to tell us their name, age and the character's name

South Wales Argus: Oliver Mainwaring (10 months old) as Peter Rabbit.Oliver Mainwaring (10 months old) as Peter Rabbit.

From tara pitt

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South Wales Argus: Faith bailey as miss trunchbullFaith bailey as miss trunchbull

From Sara Jebkins

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South Wales Argus: Molly veale as Amanda Thripp from the book MatildaMolly veale as Amanda Thripp from the book Matilda
South Wales Argus: Teddy Veale as Burglar BillTeddy Veale as Burglar Bill

From Hope Gregory

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South Wales Argus: Raven-J 15 months Dressed as the little dragon from the 10 minutes to bed book “little dragon”Raven-J 15 months Dressed as the little dragon from the 10 minutes to bed book “little dragon”

From Danielle Athay

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South Wales Argus: Keyarah Athay Age 4Dressed as an LOL dollKeyarah Athay Age 4Dressed as an LOL doll

From Holly McKenna

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South Wales Argus: Kayson McKenna- age 3- dressed as Batman for nurseryKayson McKenna- age 3- dressed as Batman for nursery

From Chloe.. willow mulligan & arlo mccann as Goldilocks and creeper

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South Wales Argus: Arlo mccann (5) and willow mulligan (3) as Goldilocks and creeperArlo mccann (5) and willow mulligan (3) as Goldilocks and creeper

From Rebecca chambers

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South Wales Argus: Henry watkins as Mr.BeanHenry watkins as Mr.Bean

From Aderyn Parkinson

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South Wales Argus: Aderyn is overjoyed to be celebrating her first World Book Day as The Cat in the Hat.Aderyn is overjoyed to be celebrating her first World Book Day as The Cat in the Hat.

From Jade Teague

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South Wales Argus: Best friends Emie and CaitlinBest friends Emie and Caitlin

From Jade Teague

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South Wales Argus: This is 5 year old ivyThis is 5 year old ivy

From Neeve Pattimore

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South Wales Argus: Neeve Pattimore Cinderella Ready for Wold Book Day 2023Neeve Pattimore Cinderella Ready for Wold Book Day 2023

From Jade Matthews

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South Wales Argus: Caleb age 13 who attends crownbridge special school cwmbran as Where's wally.. his favourite book since he was littleCaleb age 13 who attends crownbridge special school cwmbran as Where's wally.. his favourite book since he was little

From Sarah Painter-Sims

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South Wales Argus: Morgan dressed up as Firman Sam for nursery todayMorgan dressed up as Firman Sam for nursery today

From Shelly sims

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South Wales Argus: Emily age 9 aka Marcus rashford her fravoutie footballer and fravoutie bookEmily age 9 aka Marcus rashford her fravoutie footballer and fravoutie book

From Emma Hardin

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South Wales Argus: Chesley is Mr StinkChesley is Mr Stink