Rochelle Humes’ daughter Alaia-Mai sports a Willy Wonka costume while Tamara Ecclestone’s eldest child Sophia channels her inner unicorn as celebs help their kids mark World Book Day on social media
- World Book Day has been observed on the first Thursday in March since 1995
- A set of books are released for £1 each year, with Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Wolf in Your Book and Luna Loves World Book Day written by Joseph Coelho fronting the 2021 line-up
- Rochelle Humes led the stars helping their kids mark the event, with daughter Alaia-Mai, seven, dressing up as Willy Wonka, while Tamara Ecclestone’s eldest child Sophia, six, channelled a unicorn
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Celebs in the UK flooded social media with posts to celebrate World Book Day, which has been observed annually since 1995.
Rochelle Humes led the stars helping their kids mark the event this year, with her daughter Alaia-Mai, seven, dressing up as Willy Wonka from the Roald Dahl’s classic novels Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.
Formula One heiress Tamara Ecclestone joined in on the fun from Dubai as her eldest child Sophia, six, channelled her inner mythical creature by taking inspiration from Lucy Rowland’s book There’s No Such Thing As Unicorns.
Happy World Book Day! Rochelle Humes led the stars helping their kids mark the event on Thursday, with daughter Alaia-Mai (L), seven, dressing up as Willy Wonka, while Tamara Ecclestone’s eldest child Sophia (R), six, channelled her inner unicorn
Amanda Holden also played dress up during her Heart Breakfast show, with the TV and radio presenter, 50, emulating Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, while co-stars Ashley Roberts and Jamie Theakston became Alice and The Mad Hatter respectively.
Putting on a leggy display, the Britain’s Got Talent judge wore a card-inspired dress, complete with a dramatic collar and dipped hemline.
The mother-of-two boosted her figure in black ankle boots, while a spiked crown served as her key accessory. Amanda maintained the red theme by sporting classic lipstick and drew a small black heart underneath her left eye.
Different looks: Amanda Holden also played dress up during her Heart Breakfast show, with the presenter, 50, emulating Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, while Ashley Roberts and Jamie Theakston became Alice and The Mad Hatter
Striking: The Britain’s Got Talent judge wore a card-print dress, complete with a bold collar and dipped hemline (Helena Bonham Carter in Tim Burton’s 2010 live action film pictured R)
Working it: The TV and radio star put a sexy spin on the iconic Disney monarch, while the dancer, 39, looked elegant in the protagonist’s classic pinafore
Traditional: The Pussycat Doll star posed with her warm beverage for the playful images (Mia Wasikowska pictured R in the latest remake)
Strutting her stuff: The mother-of-two boosted her figure in black ankle boots, while a spiked crown served as her key accessory
Strutting down the Global Studios office, the former actress served herself some tea as she emulated the fictional character, who was played by Helena Bonham Carter in Tim Burton’s 2010 live action film.
Pussycat Doll star Ashley looked elegant in the protagonist’s classic pinafore as she posed with a warm beverage for the playful images.
The 2010 movie is loosely based on the famous 1865 novel of the same name by author Lewis Carroll, as well as the first film adaptation in 1951.
A set of books are released for £1 each year, with Tom Fletcher’s There’s a Wolf in Your Book and Luna Loves World Book Day written by Joseph Coelho fronting this year’s line-up.
Stealing fashion tips: Broadcaster Jamie, 50, looked kooky in a red wig, similar to the one Johnny Depp wore in the blockbuster hit (R)