Witch's hat + red top + purple skirt 45. Winnie – Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul If you don't have these items lying around, try asking your friends and family if they do! Gangsta Granny Dressing up is so much fun when you're a kid, you can be whoever you want to be. Dressing up as your favourite Roald Dahl or Jacqueline Wilson character seems like a dream come true. Everyone must have read the Very Hungry Caterpillar when they were younger. The story of a small caterpillar who eats everything in sight before becoming a butterfly has been a staple for generations. It's also an easy costume to make that looks like you've put a little thought and effort into it.

If you don't want to spend money on a wig, we suggest (depending on your child's hair length and colour) using a silver spray. Burglar Bill If you're after more book-smart ideas on how to make easy World Book Day costumes, we've got you covered! Here are just some of our vital tips for making easy and affordable costumes for World Book Day: A World Book Day costume classic! This quirky outfit just requires a stripy hat made from strong card, and some eyeliner whiskers. The big red bow is a fun touch and could be made from a red scarf, some old fabric or some red tissue paper. Mrs Pepperpot's costume can be recreated with things around the house, all you need is a red and white striped skirt, a white pinafore and a white shirt. The best thing about Mr Men and Little Miss characters? They’re nearly all just one colour top to toe, so they’re easy to replicate and you may already have most of the outfit in your child’s wardrobe and any additions are so wearable they won’t just be bought for one use. With this in mind here are my top 5 Mr Men & Little Miss outfits for World Book Day for boys and girls.Green/brown top + shorts + tights + wreath of leaves 25. Angelina Ballerina – Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird and Helen Craig Now onto the world book day costumes for teachers! Really you can use any of the costume ideas above – but here are my personal favourites Teacher World Book Day Costumes

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. Vampire accessories can be utilised for The Little Vampire, Dracula or Ivy from My Sister, the Vampire whilst a skeleton outfit is perfect for Funny Bones or Disney's Coco. Room on the Broom and Wizard of Oz characters are ideal for any witch costume. If you have a brightly coloured T-shirt, your child could easily pass as a Mr Men or Little Miss character of that colour. Think blue for Mr Sneezy, green for Mr Nosey and yellow for Little Miss Sunshine. We'd recommend looking for a tiger onsie for your little one, but if you're looking to save money you can try your hand at creating the tiger face using face paint. That's why we've rounded up everything you need to know for World Book Day 2023 and all the costume ideas that come with it. When is World Book Day 2023?Let's be real, while it's all fun and games for the kids - who get to ditch their uniforms and go to school in fancy dress, the experience can be slightly less fun for you the parents, who have to actually create the costumes.

Children from across the school made a wonderful effort, both at home and at school, dressing up in costumes and sharing their favourite characters,” said Christopher Perrott, vice-principal at Cheam Common Junior Academy.Children love dressing up and they may already have items used at Halloween, Christmas or even access to a friend’s costume from last year's World Book Day- so use them! Raid the fruit bowl for a shiny red apple for Snow White or stuff a pillow inside an oversized pink or red T-shirt for Roger Hargreaves' Mr Greedy - just secure it in place by wrapping a belt underneath it. Green top + trousers + yellow belt + wings + red wig + elf ears + plastic shooter 27. Skellig – Skellig by David Almond Drape a large white sheet over them like a toga and they can become a Rotten Roman from the Horrible Histories series. Let’s face it – very few of us have the time, energy or inclination to conjure up a new outfit every year, so why not try repurposing something from another fancy dress party, or last year's Halloween costume? It's eco-friendly too! 10. Charlotte the Spider – Charlotte’s Web by E B White

Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. Harry Potter is always a popular costume on World Book Day, and while you can buy full costumes online, we have a more affordable way to create your little wizard. A sweet and comfy outfit for school. Dress your child in a nightie and pop some fairy lights in a jar to make ‘wishes’.

While they are drying, cut four strips that are roughly 1.5 inches wide. If you're making this for an older child, the strips will need to be longer.