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The end of the bedtime story? As research suggests fewer parents read to their kids, we rediscover the joys of storytime Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. 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. Cardigan and hat, F+F @ Tesco | Dress, Marks & Spencer | Gloves, John Lewis | Wellies, Next | Bag, H&M 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
Harry now carried a large cage that held a beautiful snowy owl, fast asleep with her head under her wing." Pink tutu + pink ballet shoes + mouse ears + bow + flower decoration 26. Holly Short – Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer Also take a look at our World Book Day gallery to see all the fabulous pics of costumes families have sent in over the past couple of years. 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 BillKids love wearing sportswear to school so why not embrace this? If your son or daughter is in a football team, get them dressed up in their kit to go as Frankie from Frank Lampard's book Frankie's Magic Football.
Got a blonde daughter? Put her hair in bunches and send her as Lola from Charlie and Lola. Harry Potter just needs a lightning strike and a pair of round glasses. Go for a 'Blue Peter style' outfit with a bit of cardboard, paint or felt tips 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. Green dress + green shoes with pom-poms + magic wand + wings World Book Day knight costumes 29. Tom – Beast Quest by Adam Blade
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These World Book Day costumes are not only simple to make but also budget-friendly, using everyday household items plus a few craft staples you likely already have on hand. Get crafty together and use a paper plate with a piece of elastic tied to it and draw on a character’s face, whether it be an easy round one like Moonface from The Magic Faraway Tree, or something that needs a little bit of drawing, like a bear for We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. If you don't have these items lying around, try asking your friends and family if they do! Gangsta Granny 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. Hooray! World Book Day is nearly here (this year it falls on Thursday March 2nd). A day to celebrate all things books and foster a lifelong love of reading. For many children and schools this will involve dressing up as favourite book characters. Dressing up is a popular way to encourage children (particularly those that aren’t keen readers) to engage with reading, and World Book Day is a great opportunity to do this. Children get to share the books they love, and their enthusiasm helps create fun and excitement around reading. However, we know that for many parents creating World Book Day costumes can be a source of anxiety, especially when finances are squeezed.
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.
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Normal clothes + wellies + (toy) snail Book characters that wear pyjamas 4. Tom – Tom's Midnight Garden by Phillippa Pearce Many book characters are pretty ordinary kids, which is one of the reasons why children love them so much. Think of characters that wear normal clothes and add accessories to make them into their bookish persona.
With a red hat, wellies, a blue duffle coat and marmalade sandwich, you have the nation’s favourite bear – Michael Bond’s Paddington. Paddington Bear can be recreated with the help of a blue duffle coat and a red hat, accessorised with a marmalade sandwich (Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA) 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. Brown dress (ideally made out of paper) + crown 75. Amelia Earhart – Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli You can be literal and go as a Dictionary! Get a child involved and use and old T-shirt and old leggings and fabric/marker pen and get them to cover the outfit in their favourite words. Green/brown top + shorts + tights + wreath of leaves 25. Angelina Ballerina – Angelina Ballerina by Katharine Holabird and Helen CraigBrown top + brown bottoms + brown shoes + twig/leave headpiece + additional twig/leaves on outfit 74. The Paper Bag Princess – The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
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