All you need for this easy World Book Day costume is a jumper and trousers and then a homemade Horrid Henry mask. Make a simple mask. Paper plates are great for making simple masks. You can turn your child into pretty much any World Book Day character they fancy with a little crafting.

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One of the best things about going as any of the members of the Mystery Incorporated crew is that the budget-friendly costumes can be mostly be assembled from everyday clothing. Shaggy and Velma make a whimsical and offbeat couple costume. If your child and their friend want to go as a double act together, have a go at these Tweedledum and Tweedledee costumes. A cardboard Mystery Machine makes an excellent prop for photo ops. You can also tweak this tutorial a bit. Use an entire large box to make a 3D van and to attach it to a wagon or stroller to make it into a costume.This year, World Book Day falls on 2 March. If you're looking for inspiration for costumes based on characters from books, then you've come to the right place! Here's proof you can combine store-bought costumes with ones assembled from everyday clothes to create the perfect Mystery Incorporated family ensemble. We also love the addition of the sweetest little ghost! Disney characters can have some simple and easy-to-copy outfits, and most of them are based on books. Uh-oh! Did the Mystery Van break down in a spooky location again? The van and the mystery-solving gang are once again stranded in front of an abandoned ski lodge, haunted hotel, or a crumbling cruise ship and they have a ghostly mystery to solve...pronto!

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From Matilda and The BFG to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, here are 26 easy costume ideas for your kids – ideal for World Book Day and they'll come in handy if your school's doing Roald Dahl Day, too! View gallery Think about sleepwear - Pyjamas and nighties can work for all sorts of costumes, like The Darlings from Peter Pan or Sophie from The BFG.A simple cotton dress and a cardie along with a pile of books and your child is transformed into Roald Dahl's Matilda. Got some brown fabric you can use to make a no-sew cape? Then your child can easily become Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings. Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. This simple Tinkerbell outfit complete with a leafy skirt will make your child the envy of Pixie Hollow. Get the face paints out. Book characters can easily come to life with cute painted faces. Think The Tiger Who Came to Tea or the Cheshire Cat.