World Book Day Gangster Gangsta Grey Afro & Beads & Mask Granny Costume Set

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Unless your child's school or nursery has strict rules, it's usually fairly relaxed and many kids just see it as a fun opportunity to where fancy dress. Disney characters can have some simple and easy-to-copy outfits, and most of them are based on books. 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. Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. 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:

Adapt a PE or sports kit, or their school uniform - think Football Academy for sports kit, Harry Potter and St Trinian's for the uniform. Older school kids tend to want to put an individual touch on their World Book Day costumes, but certain authors are always a good bet: Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl and David Walliams have plenty to choose from, and Harry Potter is a perennial favourite. For toddlers, we'd recommend a soft or plush costume: from Peppa Pig to the Very Hungry Caterpillar, your little one will look adorable. And age 3 or 4 is probably your last chance to dress your son up as a Gruffalo, so make the most of it. Think about sleepwear - Pyjamas and nighties can work for all sorts of costumes, like The Darlings from Peter Pan or Sophie from The BFG. You won't have to go to Infinity or beyond to make your kid a great Buzz Lightyear costume this World Book Day, you just need this easy-to-follow guide! Top tips for making World Book Day costumesThe good news is, you don't have to spend all weekend non-stop crafting to create a brilliant World Book Day outfit.

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. Look through EVERYONE'S wardrobes. Dad's tie may make a great Penny Crayon costume and an apron could be fashioned into an Alice in Wonderland dress. The idea is to dress up as a character from your favourite book and popular choices for World Book day are characters from books by Julia Donaldson, Roald Dahl and Dr Seuss. 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. The most popular children's book characters for World Book Day include Peter Rabbit, the BFG and - of course - Harry Potter. Where to buy World Book Day costumesIf you haven't sorted a 2023 World Book Day costume, don't panic, most of our recommendations offer next day delivery.