Costume Ideas for World Book Day
World Book Day is the perfect opportunity to bring your favourite characters to life! From timeless classics to modern favourites, we’ve got a selection of amazing books to inspire your next costume. So grab your imagination (and maybe a glue gun), and get ready to celebrate the magic of storytelling in style!
A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond and Peggy Fortnum
Character: Paddington Bear
What You Need: A red hat, blue duffle coat, and a small suitcase. Don’t forget a tag that says “Please look after this bear.”
Extra Touch: Carry a jar of marmalade!
Scholastic Classics: Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery
Character: Anne Shirley
What You Need: A straw hat with braids tied in ribbons, a pinafore dress, and a notebook.
Extra Touch: Add freckles with a brown eyeliner pencil.
Wonka by Roald Dahl, Simon Farnaby, Paul King, and Sibéal Pounder
Character: Willy Wonka
What You Need: A purple jacket, top hat, and a bow tie.
Extra Touch: Make a golden ticket from cardboard and foil.
Mirabelle and the Magical Mayhem by Harriet Muncaster
Character: Mirabelle
What You Need: A sparkly dress, striped tights, and a magic wand.
Extra Touch: Add some glitter to your face for extra magic.
Dog Man #1: Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
Character: Dog Man
What You Need: Blue clothes, a dog ear headband, and a gold police badge.
Extra Touch: Draw a dog nose and whiskers with face paint.
The School for Wicked Witches by Will Taylor
Character: A Witch
What You Need: A black dress, a pointy hat, and a broomstick.
Extra Touch: Carry a spell book or make one from an old notebook.
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Character: Matilda
What You Need: A blue dress, red ribbon headband, and a stack of books.
Extra Touch: Carry a pretend “magic” object, like a floating spoon.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Character: Harry Potter
What You Need: A black robe, round glasses, and a lightning bolt scar on your forehead.
Extra Touch: Carry a wand and wear a Gryffindor scarf.
Percy Jackson #1: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Character: Percy Jackson
What You Need: An orange “Camp Half-Blood” t-shirt, jeans, and a pen (to represent Riptide, Percy’s sword).
Extra Touch: Add a blue snack, like a cupcake, to represent Percy’s love of blue food.
The Hunger Games: Illustrated Edition by Suzanne Collins (Author) and Nico Delort (illustrator)
Character: Katniss Everdeen
What You Need: A black jacket, cargo pants, and your hair braided to the side.
Extra Touch: Add a Mockingjay pin.
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