The cloak, wand and tie set can also be used if you want to be a range of different Gryffindor characters, and it comes with glasses too. The costume is available in a wide range of sizes from age 4 up to 12+ years and includes a trench coat dress, leg warmers and eyebrows! The good news is, you don't have to spend all weekend non-stop crafting to create a brilliant World Book Day outfit.

Customise an old summer dress, add a pair of red shoes and hey presto - your child is transformed into Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. The idea is to dress up as a character from your favourite book and popular choices for World Book day are characters from books by Julia Donaldson, Roald Dahl and Dr Seuss. Your waist is between the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hips, so your measuring tape should be placed in the middle - usually just above the belly button. Take a breath, ensuring to breathe out naturally before taking your measurement. Wrap your measuring tape around and make sure the tape is pulled tight but not digging into the skin. Both costumes feature the well-known blue overalls with either red (Mario) or green (Luigi) top and hat - please note the moustache is not included.As you can see there wasn’t too much to this Gangster Granny Costume but it was very effective. It’s also easy to adapt to the items you may already have your self, making it a cheap world book day costume.

A World Book Day classic and one of the most memorable and much-loved Dr Seuss characters, you can't go wrong with a Cat in the Hat costume. Start with a stripey jumper. It can be the start of many an easy costume including Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, Where's Wally, or Horrid Henry.

The tabard looks just like a Willy Wonka candy bar from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - a much loved classic from Roald Dahl - and always a popular choice for World Book Day. Transform your little one into the famous superhero ladybug in this cute outfit available in a range of sizes from three to ten years.

This onesie is super comfy and easy to wear and comes with a detachable tail and fun over-sized striped hat. We've collected over 100 of our favourite costumes from all over the web, as well as from our Netmums members, to bring you the ultimate list of easy outfits for you to try with your kids. If you want to attempt an easier version, cut a tree shape out of a large piece of card and paint it brown for your child to carry. This day is dedicated to promoting reading and books, and it is celebrated in schools and homes all over the world.

We recommend anyone in Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Shetlands, Scottish Highlands/off the coast of Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands use Priority Delivery unless you require an urgent timed delivery through UPS courier which is at an additional cost. Please see below for postage prices. For toddlers, we'd recommend a soft or plush costume: from Peppa Pig to the Very Hungry Caterpillar, your little one will look adorable. And age 3 or 4 is probably your last chance to dress your son up as a Gruffalo, so make the most of it.