What can my child dress up as for World Book Day?

Costume Ideas

• The BFG.
• Burglar Bill.
• Angelina Ballerina.
• Cat in the Hat.
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
• Centepide from James and the Giant Peach.
• Katniss.
• The Day the Crayons Quit.

What is the best World Book Day costume?

These classic characters are instantly recognisable, so everyone will know straight away who your child is supposed to be.

• Matilda. If your child loves school, chances are Matilda is one of their favourite fictional characters.
• Miss Trunchbull.
• Willy Wonka.
• Charlie Bucket.
• Oompa Loompa.
• Fantastic Mr Fox.
• The BFG.

What should I dress up as for World Book Day last minute?

Here’s our pick of easy, last-minute World Book Day Costume ideas you can put together super-quick…

• Gangsta Granny. Pic: Beckie C.
• Mr Twit from The Twits. Pic: Francesca M.
• Alice in Wonderland. Pic: Helen T.
• Mr Bump. Pic: Millie Pike.
• Peter Rabbit.
• Wally from Where’s Wally?
• Harry Potter/Hermione Granger.
• Tracy Beaker.

What are some good book week costumes?

Classic Book Character Costumes

• Gruffalo. This would not be a proper Book Week costume list without a mention of the Gruffalo.
• BFG.
• Harry Potter and Friends.
• Alice In Wonderland White Rabbit House Costume.
• Wizard of Oz Scarecrow.
• Tin Man.
• Where The Wild Things Are.
• Mr Tumnus.

Do you have to dress up for World Book Day?

It may involve an elaborate costume complete with props and make up. But some schools in the UK are encouraging their students not to wear fancy dress, but onesies or pyjamas instead. They say that this is to help their students focus on the main point of the day – books!

Is there a theme for World Book Day 2020?

World Book Day 2020 Theme They are at once a means of exploring realms beyond our personal experience through exposure to different authors, universes and cultures, and a means of accessing the deepest recesses of our inner selves.”

What is book Week theme 2021?

Book Week 2021 runs from 21-27 August and this year asks your children to embrace the theme “Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds”. This is an opportunity to escape into another world where your child can be anything they want to be!

What is book Week dress up?

Book Week is a fantastic time in Australian schools. Book Week is all about celebrating books and reading, and schools often include dress up days where students and teachers come in costume as their favourite book characters.

Are there any World Book Day costumes for boys?

On top of our usual unrivalled array of fancy dress, we also have a fantastic range of licensed costumes from some of Children’s Literature’s best loved Authors. He could dress like Dahl in one of our many Roald Dahl Fancy Dress Costumes such as Willy Wonka or the BFG. We’ve got a ton of boys World Book Day Costumes to choose from.

How can you celebrate World Book Day with your kids?

Bring your child’s favourite characters to life with our World Book Day costumes and clothing. From Harry Potter costumes and dreamy Disney outfits to superhero costumes, unravel your little ones’ love for stories with our magical kids’ fancy dress.

What is Book Day fancy dress at Smiffy’s?

At Smiffy’s, we offer a whole host of licensed book day fancy dress from popular and classic children’s books ensuring that you won’t be short of choice. World Book and Copyright Day, as it is sometimes known, is annual charity event held in the UK and Ireland on the first Thursday in March.

Are Smiffy’s fancy dress costumes safe for kids?

As always, as with any Smiffy’s fancy dress costume, your child’s safety is our number one priority. With all of our costumes adhering to the strictest safety and quality standards, there’s no reason why not to don an Enid Blyton costume or dress up as Peter Rabbit.