With World Book Day just around the corner ( Thursday, March 2 this year), if you're planning to get dressed up it's the perfect time to start working out your kids' costumes. Roald Dahl's Matilda is still one of his best-loved books, and the new musical adaption is fast becoming a firm favourite. What more reason do you need to wear a costume from Matilda this World Book Day?

Miss Trunchbull was portrayed by Pam Ferris for the 1996 film adaptation of Matilda. Ferris is also known for her roles in Children of Men, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Death to Smoochy. There's no better way to get involved than dressing up like their favourite characters, and who doesn't love Roald Dahl's Matilda? We've put together our favourite easy Matilda costume ideas, so you and your kids can celebrate the world of books in style on the day. Please do not return anything until we say, as this may prevent us from being able to deal with your request. Wig of sparse brown hair on net base, severely pulled into a coiled pony tail at the top of the head Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.

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Matilda is a highly intelligent and curious six-and-a-half year old girl whose family fails to understand and give importance to her. She’s more mature than most kids her age. That (and her telekinetic powers) make her a very special girl. Matilda loves books and has read many. Bring along a copy of Roald Dahl’s Matilda to complete your look.

Matilda was portrayed by Mara Wilson in the 1996 film adaptation. She is also known for her roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Thomas and the Magic Railroad. About Miss Trunchbull We all have favorite movie characters and TV characters. Usually, when we talk about wanting to dress as our favorite character, blurring the line between fantasy and reality, most people try to discourage this. But we aren't most people. Dressing up as your favorite character is a GREAT idea and we're here to make that goal a reality. An oversized grey hoodie can go a long way for your Miss Trunchbull outfit. Remember to write ‘1972 Olympics’ on the front.

For the movie, Matilda wears a lot of blue clothes; one of which is an adorable light-washed denim dress. And, of course, Miss Trunchbull isn't Miss Trunchbull without her coveted box of chocolates. You can make your own by taking the chocolates (still in their paper cups) out of a standard box of chocolates and putting them into an enamel hinge-top box. It's a bit bulky for an accessory but every Matilda fan will know immediately why Miss Trunchbull would keep the box close!

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