A super easy and super adorable sustainable costume for World Book Day, Dorothy can be created from everyday items. Fox or the lovable BFG, while women and girls can transform into the brilliant Matilda or the magical Mrs Twit.

Roald Dahl is a much loved children’s author, every year we celebrate his wonderful stories by taking part in Roald Dahl Day. Dress all in white a pop a tiara on your head, and if you have some white face paint, apply it liberally.While the book doesn't go too much into detail about the characters' appearances, the 1996 film gives us lots of outfits to choose from. Harry Potter fans are going to love this costume that includes a hooded cape with Gryffindor badge together with a tie, round glasses and a wand that's perfect for casting all their magical spells.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. This is probably an easier costume to put together if your kid wants to play the big bad Headmistress of Crunchem Hall. This is not to be confused with World Book and Copyright Day that is celebrated, annually, on 23 April. Top tip: mark on the wall using a pencil or place a book (or another flat object) where the top of your head meets the wall, then, measure from that point to the floor to get your height!

Tune into the new season of our podcast ‘Down to Earth’ to explore everything sustainable fashion in conversation with designers, experts and changemakers. Rowling, telling the story of a young wizard and his friends time at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. On Thursday 7th March 2024 come together and celebrate books by joining in the fancy dress fun that will be taking place in schools all over the UK and beyond. The costume comes complete with a wig, dress, swag bag and eye mask to help you take on this fantastic and fun character. I am not sure if my son’s school are doing anything yet but, if they do, he wants to go as Captain Underpants!

It also features a blouse section and red bow, and comes with a hat on an Alice band and a little carpet bag. Books with evacuee characters include Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden, Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo and Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian.Diary of a Wimpy Kid was first published in 2007 and introduced readers around the globe to Greg Heffley and his best friend Rowley Jefferson. It has the famous fruit from the story attached to the front with one touch fastenings, so they can be removed and changed around. This pack are inexpensive and also tactile as they're squishy, which could be an added bonus if your child likes something to fiddle with to keep entertained. You'll need: a red headband (with a red bow if you can), a floral shirt, blue denim short overalls or dungarees, a light blue cardigan, white socks, and dark-coloured low-top trainers.