Welcome to Malory Towers - join Darrell in a world full of midnight feasts, lacrosse games, jolly picnics and blossoming friendships. Alternatively you could make a similar costume using two pieces of card for the front and back, decorated to look like playing cards, attached with string and worn on the shoulders.

There are loads of characters your daughter can dress as for World Book Day – and they don’t always have to be princesses!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. West End performer Darren Day dressed his little girl Maddy up as Veruca Salt from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, writing: "Our Maddy channeling Veruca Salt". Finish off the look with some blue socks – for the full effect you'll need two pairs, one for your feet and one for your hands, because Foxes have 4 paws! If you need a last-minute WBD costume, here are some ideas that you can try with items you already have at home. Use a pen knife to cut windows and doors out of a cardboard box and paint it to look like the White Rabbit's house.

Just cut the character's shape out of cardboard – a jagged outline for Mr Sneeze, for example, or a cloud for Mr Daydream – and find a t-shirt or jumper in the right colour. It's a surefire route to success; think the Wild Things, the Mad March Hare, the Animals of Farthing Wood, the Beatrix Potter animals, and more.World Book Day is a great time to think about all the amazing girl characters there are in your kids’ favourite books. From the Very Hungry Caterpillar to Stick Man, we've got tons of suggestions to help your little one look the part. A great story about putting yourself out there even when you're scared, perfect for STEM fans and budding scientists!