I would let to say how really easy this could be – as demonstrated by my friend Alice by simply putting on a blue dress!

Top tips: when measuring the hole for the hat, leave an extra 2cm so the hat doesn’t come up too small. In this case, it may be no surprise that Alice in Wonderland has been revealed as the most popular, with the fantasy land of Wonderland allowing a child’s imagination to truly run free.One of the more scary costumes on display for World Book Day, this child opted to go as Skulduggery Pleasant, from the fantasy book series of the same name.

Of course I am belatedly sharing with you my boys’ costumes from World Book Day – but they could equally be used for other occasions like festivals, other school dressing up days or just because! Lion Primary teacher Shelley Taylor saidL “World Book Day brings joy and excitement to reading and books and is also a chance to bring in the traditional tales that so many children don’t get the opportunity to listen to or read or talk about. Wellington Lions and Eagles Primaries students had fun dressing up as Mad Hatters, White Rabbits, Red Queens and Alice among many characters whilst enjoying activities throughout the day around the Alice in Wonderland story. We’ve given you the basic tools with this wacky costume, featuring the Hatter’s colourful suit and trademark hat. Our Alice in Wonderland costume is a lovely choice for a little girl wanting a traditional book character costume for World Book Day, or any fancy dress occasion.

He did not give me any indication as to what he would like to go as and so thinking back to our festival donkey costumes I decided to turn him into The White Rabbit.

For this year’s World Book Day, which takes place on Thursday 5 March, numerous children have donned a variety of fun and eye-catching costumes, some of which were expertly made from scratch. This delightful costume, available for ages 4-14, allows young readers and fans of classic literature to embody the beloved character from Lewis Carroll's iconic tale. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Disney drew her with long blonde hair and a fifties style blue and white dress for the animated version.Helping to nurture an interest in the written word can make a world of difference to your child’s language, communication skills and overall development,” Dr Kilbey said. The White Rabbit is another classic Alice in Wonderland character – after all, Alice wouldn’t have found Wonderland at all without him. Remember when cutting the tulle strips that the length will be folded and threaded around the skirt, so make sure it’s long enough.

Not only does the association of bedtime reading help to trigger relaxation that helps with sleep, but bedtime stories are also shown to aid language development, imagination, create conversation and strengthen the bond between parent and child. Thank you to all parents and carers for getting into the spirit of the day and helping the children look so fabulous.

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