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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is a beloved story that's inspired many fun and creative costumes over the years. Here are some great Charlie and The Chocolate Factory costume ideas based on the characters from the story, with options for various age groups and themes. Willy Wonka Costumes Another Julia Donaldson favourite is The Scarecrows' Wedding - this could be a good option if you have two children. One of the most iconic characters from the story is the Oompa Loompa, costumes for whom usually consist of a brown and white striped shirt, white pants, and a green wig. This outfit is fun for all ages, and you can find an Oompa Loompa costume both for toddlers and for adults. Transform your child into a galactic candy bar with a Milky Way costume! This delightful ensemble will make them the star of any Halloween event, perfect for kids who enjoy the nougat-filled chocolate bar. While I haven't found this costume online anywhere, you can make your own with a bit of material's form your local crafts store. Cadbury Costume Is your child dressing up for World Book Day? If you have a great last minute outfit idea do share it below!
Mr Stink is another Walliams favourite. All you need is some old clothes, a coat that has seen better days and a 'Mr Stink for Prime Minister' handmade sign. Play Learn Everyday hunt through the clothes they already have to make this super cute outfit DIY Pirate Costumes
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Another easy one is Angelina Ballerina. Many little girls already have a tutu or ballet costume at home so it could be an easy and cost free option. 101 Dalmatians All you need is pyjamas or a nightie, some glasses and your own jar of 'sweet dreams', easily done with a washed out jam jar, some paper and even better if you can include some battery powered fairy lights or candles to add to the magic. Room on the Broom
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in November 2001 - 20 years ago! Here's Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger (Image: Unknown) Infuse some 'break-time fun' into the party with a Kit Kat bar costume. You'll find a variety of creative options online for both adults and children, including a couple stylish dresses and at least one pretty theatrical jumpsuit, as well as a few creative interpretations on Etsy.David Walliams is another author whose characters are often recreated on World Book Day. One of the most popular character's is Demon Dentist. The evil character is easily recreated with an all white outfit and some fake blood, red food colouring or even ketchup! In this post I’m sharing 15 homemade ideas for World Book Day. Some are re-purposing costumes and clothes that you might already have lurking around at home, some are one’s that require a bit more effort and some some are a mixture of the two, for example clothes you already have and a ten minute craft with some card, paint or glue. A major pro is the uniqueness of the character's design, but a con might be the distinctive makeup or wig, which could be uncomfortable for some, in more ways than one. Veruca Salt Costumes And it's incredibly simple to pull off. All you need is a denim dress, skirt or shorts, teamed with a pair of tights and a cardigan and finish it off with a red hair ribbon and be sure to grab a book as a prop! Bruce Bogtrotter
Many children will have a left over witches costume hanging around in the bottom of the toy box from Halloween, but if not just a dark dress, a hat and the book will suffice. Where's Wally makes an appearance every year. All you need is a red and white stripy top and some glasses but if you don't have those items you could always create your own by drawing red stripes on to an old white t-shirt with a felt tip and use facepaint or an eyeliner to draw the glasses on. Dress in a school uniform (or as close as possible) and grab a big chocolate cake from the shops. Smear chocolate all over your child’s shirt (and face). Voila! Bin the Knife, Save a Life: For the sake of all our children we must unite to stop another knife-crime tragedy Making a costume for Tony Ross’s books would be a great way to get another use out of an old Angel costume from the school nativity! The Little Princess wears a long white dress and a gold or yellow crown that you could make out of cardboard. Artemis Fowl Costume
World Book Day - a controversial annual event that creates mixed emotion amongst parent's. While some love it and go all out for other's it's just another unnecessary expense. Candy lovers, rejoice! Whether you love the classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory movie with Gene Wilder, or the newer Charlie and the Chocolate Factory film with Johnny Depp, these easy-to-re-create DIY Willy Wonka costumes are about to make your Halloween dreams come true. Whether you want to celebrate the day in purple velvet like Willy Wonka himself, an all-blue Violet Beauregarde get-up, or traipse around town looking like the always-stylish Veruca Salt, we've got you covered.
In primary schools across the UK it is tradition for youngsters to dress up as their favourite character from a book. This means each year parents are on the hunt for the perfect costume in time for the celebrations on March 3. World Book Day 2019: Hollie Marshall, 10, from Dalton, dresses as David Walliams' Gangsta Granny and is pictured with her own grandmother Lorraine Hill Sykes This one is possibly the easiest on to pull off simply pop some underpants over the top of your clothes, preferably white or light in colour and you've got yourself Captain Underpants! Sophie from The BFG This outfit isn't specifically for Candy Land, but represents a candy theme, and is perfect for warm weather occasions like a Halloween in the South. Dress Up America Gumball Machine Costume I adore this book and this outfit from ZingZing Tree is a great one for raiding your recycling bin. Also, looks awesome. Charlotte’s Web CostumeA dress for Betty O'Barley and dungarees or shirt and pants for Harry O'Hay and they're ready to plan their perfect wedding. The Boy In The Dress Adult costumes come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from simple t-shirts to more elaborate hooded outfits. An M&M costume is a great choice for color-themed parties, group outfits, and an easy chocolate costume with high recognition. This easy knights costume from In The Playroom is no-sew – perfect for last minute projects! Your child could be in King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table or Michael Morpurgo’s Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Little Princess Costume
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