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Infuse some 'break-time fun' into the party with a Kit Kat bar costume. You'll find a variety of creative options online for both adults and children, including a couple stylish dresses and at least one pretty theatrical jumpsuit, as well as a few creative interpretations on Etsy. This is what we made our first ever World Book Day. George wears a red top and blue trousers (jeans). Find a empty bottle (washing up liquid etc) and swish some brown paint around it. If you do’t have brown mix a few colours together to make it. Write ‘George’s Marvellous Medicine’ on the front and job done! Matilda Costume David Walliams is another author whose characters are often recreated on World Book Day. One of the most popular character's is Demon Dentist. The evil character is easily recreated with an all white outfit and some fake blood, red food colouring or even ketchup!
The main thing needed here is straw! Grab some wellies and hats and stuff them with straw and your half way there. Pay tribute to the childhood favorite of peanut butter and chocolate with a Reese's-themed costume! You'll find playful costumes designed like the iconic Reese's cup wrapper for adults and even more adorable options for little ones. Is your child dressing up for World Book Day? If you have a great last minute outfit idea do share it below!
Need more inspiration? I’ve got more World Book Day costume ideas here and some fantastic Roald Dahl costume ideas here too! Activities for Kids Books
Dress in a school uniform (or as close as possible) and grab a big chocolate cake from the shops. Smear chocolate all over your child’s shirt (and face). Voila! Advert. (This is a really old sponsored post that I’ve updated with loads more ideas as while my kids have progressed through school I’ve totally failed to get myself organised for World Book Day on any occasion yet. Sorry not sorry.) There is moment of dread that most parents of school age kids have been through, that moment when you look in your child’s’ school bag and see the letter saying they have to dress up. This is perfect for keen cyclists: pop on a a helmet and any other cycling kit you can find, and you’re ready to go. Children who adore the game Candy Land will enjoy a 'sweet' costume experience with this candy girl costume for kids. Available in various sizes, it's designed for kids aged 13 and under, and will probably be more popular with girls than boys.M&M's costumes are a classic choice, offering vibrant colors and a playful design suitable for all ages, but more popular with little kids and adults. Young kids tend to most enjoy M&M's rompers and dresses for an easy-to-wear and comfortable option.
The clues in the name with this one. Pinch a dress off you sister, cousin or friend and you've got another one of David Walliam's iconic characters. Captain Underpants We’ve also got a reading scavenger hunt that kids can colour in as they read each item on the list. A major pro is the uniqueness of the character's design, but a con might be the distinctive makeup or wig, which could be uncomfortable for some, in more ways than one. Veruca Salt Costumes READ MORE: Yorkshire school holidays 2023: When are the school holidays in Huddersfield, York, Sheffield, Bradford and Rotherham?
I adore this book and this outfit from ZingZing Tree is a great one for raiding your recycling bin. Also, looks awesome. Charlotte’s Web Costume The cost of living crisis continues to affect every household across the UK and when bills are mounting and the cost of feeding the family has doubled, yet another dress up day at school is something we could surely all do without!? Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is a beloved story that's inspired many fun and creative costumes over the years. Here are some great Charlie and The Chocolate Factory costume ideas based on the characters from the story, with options for various age groups and themes. Willy Wonka Costumes Bin the Knife, Save a Life: For the sake of all our children we must unite to stop another knife-crime tragedy This one is possibly the easiest on to pull off simply pop some underpants over the top of your clothes, preferably white or light in colour and you've got yourself Captain Underpants! Sophie from The BFG
This outfit isn't specifically for Candy Land, but represents a candy theme, and is perfect for warm weather occasions like a Halloween in the South. Dress Up America Gumball Machine CostumeCandy lovers, rejoice! Whether you love the classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory movie with Gene Wilder, or the newer Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film with Johnny Depp, these easy-to-re-create DIY Willy Wonka costumes are about to make your Halloween dreams come true. Whether you want to celebrate the day in purple velvet like Willy Wonka himself, an all-blue Violet Beauregarde get-up, or traipse around town looking like the always-stylish Veruca Salt, we've got you covered. Making a costume for Tony Ross’s books would be a great way to get another use out of an old Angel costume from the school nativity! The Little Princess wears a long white dress and a gold or yellow crown that you could make out of cardboard. Artemis Fowl Costume Another iconic Matilda character is Bruce Bogtrotter, the boy who was punished for eating the headteacher's chocolate cake by being force-fed the entire thing. Play Learn Everyday hunt through the clothes they already have to make this super cute outfit DIY Pirate Costumes Where's Wally makes an appearance every year. All you need is a red and white stripy top and some glasses but if you don't have those items you could always create your own by drawing red stripes on to an old white t-shirt with a felt tip and use facepaint or an eyeliner to draw the glasses on.
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