Roald Dahl James & The Giant Peach Costume

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Dress your little one in a shirt and tie – or a yellow dress if they want to go as Mrs Fox – and pair it with a mask. Picturesare representative of our rental collection, costumesmay vary due to size and availability. Despite the obstacles he faces, James maintains his kind and gentle nature. He befriends the insects, including a spider, a ladybug, and a grasshopper, and helps them overcome their own fears and doubts. James becomes a leader and an inspiration to his newfound friends, helping them achieve their own dreams and goals. From the famous Lewis Carroll book, Alice in Wonderland, this playing card is a great World Book Day dress-up idea. If you're looking for a SUPER easy costume, this idea from David Walliams' The Midnight Gang is perfect.

Another Roald Dahl favourite, another ladybird costume ... but this time simply made from cardboard.

I made a papier mâché peach using a balloon, and a worm to put inside. Dressed my son in normal clothes – and ta-da!” One of the spiders From Matilda to the BFG, these easy costume ideas for boys and girls are great for when schools are celebrating Roald Dahl Day! Overall, James’ costume is a great choice for cosplay, whether you’re a fan of the book, the movie, or both. With a little bit of creativity and imagination, you can make the outfit your own and bring the character of James to life. Take an old blue shirt and pull on over the top, to keep the pillow in place. Stuff with kitchen roll if needed. If you've got a non-conformist on your hands, dress them in bright green from head to toe and send them into school as the BFG's staple food – a snozzcumber, of course. This fancy dress costume * may * even encourage them to eat their greens. Ah, the lengths we go to…

If your child wants to dress up as Little Red Riding Hood, follow our step-by-step instructions for this simple no-sew cape. James’ costume is not particularly elaborate or ornate, but it is a recognizable and iconic look. To complete the costume, you can add a few accessories, such as a pair of wire-rimmed glasses, or a small brown satchel. What better way to get your kids involved with World Book Day this year than making them a costume of their favourite book character? Making one that doesn't require any sewing, of course! Based on the well-loved book by Roald Dahl, James and the Giant Peach is a whimsical musical about adventure, and finding friendship along the way. Our collection carries bright, fun costumes and accessories to match the colorful personalities of James, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Earthworm, and James's horrific aunts, among other characters. My daughter is going as Sophie from the BFG, she is thrilled that she can wear her nightie to school.” The BFGDress your child in a red stripy top and pop a cushion underneath to make a big tummy. Secure it in place with a belt. All you need is a stripy top or dress. Then make your spider's legs using our step-by-step instructions for animal tails, and stitch onto the outfit. Cut along lengthways to make the bottom look like sharp teeth. Then paint the box green – don't forget to cut out eye holes for your child to look through. Cast: Anthony Zambito (James); Charlie Carr (Spiker); Monica Rosenblatt (Sponge); Devin Cortez (Ladahlord); Thomas Doelger (Grasshopper); Meg Ciabotti (Ladybug); Mikayla Bishop (Spider); Jordan Gross (Earthworm); Daniel Klingenstein (Centipede); Marie Libben (Puppeteer); Megan Mistretta (Puppeteer); Adam Settlage (Puppeteer)

In the end, James and his insect friends make it to New York City, where the giant peach becomes a tourist attraction. James finally finds a loving family and a new home, where he can live happily ever after. James’ journey is a story of hope, perseverance, and the power of friendship. Learn more about James. Overall, a well-executed Miss Spider cosplay requires attention to detail and a willingness to experiment with different materials and techniques. By capturing the essence of the character’s appearance and personality, cosplayers can bring the beloved children’s book character to life in a whole new way.

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This is possibly the easiest costume of all time – with a simple cardboard mask, turn your child into an authentic wimpy kid! Roald Dahl still holds the crown for creating some of the most timeless characters for kids to dress up as. Looking for more book character ideas to wow your kid's classmates on World Book Day? Browse our galleries below, or swap ideas with other parents in the forum: Related articles From Matilda and The BFG to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, here are 26 easy costume ideas for your kids – ideal for World Book Day and they'll come in handy if your school's doing Roald Dahl Day, too! View gallery If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even try making your own giant peach prop! This could be a fun and creative addition to the costume and could make for some great photo opportunities.