And it makes for some easy World Book Day costumes too. Rachel Earlswood ... And last year brought the world an exceptional Oompa Loompa. The young chap has the iconic green wig, the orange ...

Youngsters across Sussex will dress up as their favourite book characters and we would love to see your creative costumes ... Wonka and his Oompa Loompa and the Hungry Caterpillar.

The children's show Bluey, which has expanded into book form, has collaborated ... Meanwhile, little Nate stole the show with his Oompa Loompa costume, a nod to Roald Dahl's classic tale.

Stars have taken to social media to share what their children have dressed up as for World Book Day ... had a last minute costume change. She wrote: "We started as an Oompa Loompa (swipe right ...