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Feb 7, 2024 · Find simple and creative ways to dress up as your favourite book characters for World Book Day. No sewing involved, just use clothes, props and face paint to create costumes from Superworm to Harry Potter.
- Hermione Granger. The first costume on our list of 50 kid's World Book Day costume ideas is one for the brainboxes out there. Best friend to Harry and Ron, Hermione helps the group uncover the truths about the Dark Lord and all the deadly horcruxes he’s been hiding.
- Horrid Henry. ‘Don’t be so horrid, Henry!’ Horrid Henry is one of the most popular kid’s TV cartoon series and for good reason. Along with his best friend, Rude Ralph, Henry enjoys getting up to no good and making fun of his goody-two-shoes brother, Perfect Peter.
- Wizard of Oz Lion. One of the most iconic films to have ever been produced is the all-round family favourite, Wizard of Oz. Alongside his new-found friends Dorothy, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion is always lagging behind them all, afraid of all the dangers they may encounter.
- Gigantosaurus. Is your child a fan of dinosaurs? The popular kid’s stories written by Jonny Duddle will have them hooked for hours on end. This World Book Day, they'll get to embark on an adventure with Bill, Mazu, Rock and Tiny.
- Harry – Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs by Ian Whybrow. Normal clothes + bucket + toy dinosaurs.
- Charlie Bucket – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Normal clothes + golden ticket + chocolate bar.
- Sophie – Sophie's Adventures by Dick King-Smith. Normal clothes + wellies + (toy) snail. Book characters that wear pyjamas.
- Tom – Tom's Midnight Garden by Phillippa Pearce. Blue and white striped PJs.
Find inspiration for your character getup this year from this list of famous literary characters and how-to guides. Browse categories such as Roald Dahl, Harry Potter, Where's Wally? and more.
Feb 1, 2022 · Find out how to dress up as Mr Bear, Claude, Sir Bobblysock and more from your favourite children's books. Parrot Street Book Club shares over 40 simple and creative costumes you can make at home with a free download.
Jan 17, 2024 · Find fancy dress kits for popular children's book characters by authors like Roald Dahl, J.K. Rowling and Lewis Carroll. Browse costumes from Peter Rabbit, Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and more.
Nov 6, 2014 · If you are having trouble coming up with some inspiration for a World Book Day fancy dress costume, then you’ve come to the right place! Below are hundreds of ideas, any of which would make a great costume for World Book Day.
