Best Book Week Costumes for Adults & Kids
Because Slinky likes to steal anything, a black outfit with a whole lots of trinkets attached works so well. There’s not a year that goes by without at least one Green Sheep in a Book Week parade. This costume is one of the simplest and most striking we’ve found – cardboard, paint and green clothing and you’re set.
This brave knight can stand up against any manner of man or beast! Get this Valiant Knight Boys Costume and get into character, featuring a screen printed tunic Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat headband with 'chain mail' arms and hood. Also featuring a black belt and faux leather look boot tops. Just complete the look with a sword, shield and a pair of boots.
Astrid Lindgren’s iconic character is beloved by children all over the world, and her adventures are sure to inspire a love of reading. Every year for book week, kids dress up as their favourite book characters. And every year, there are always a few kids who dress up as fairies.
The costume includes a pale blue knee length dress with attached white apron and collar, as well as a matching headband. Become a member of the most elite warriors of the galaxy when you wear our Din Djarin Star Wars Mandalorian Deluxe Boys Costume. Adapted from the hit tv series The Mandalorian which takes us to the Star Wars universe 5 years after the events of the Return of Jedi. Featuring a digitally printed jumpsuit that makes it looks like your wearing beskar steel armour and styled with a holographic detailing on the chest. The costume comes complete with a Mandalorian half mask made from plastic with see-through mesh, a moulded 3D belt, and a long grey cape with velcro tabs at the shoulders.
Simply add a wand and a tie and you're ready to start casting spells. I'm passionate about learning through play and creating a fun filled childhood for my two girls. Snow White was first published by the brothers Grimm in 1812 and lends itself perfectly to a group costume because of the 7 dwarfs.
With more than 60 books under his belt, the Cat In The Hat was the original. The fantasy, colours and rhyming paragraphs made reading these books appealing to all ages, including Adults . All you needs is a Cat in the Hat hat, oversized bow tie, white gloves and a black tail. Simply wear all black underneath and perhaps draw on some whiskers with a makeup pencil.
Book week is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about costumes. If you’re stuck for ideas, why not try a classic fairy tale character? Prince Charming is always a popular choice, and with good reason. If you’re looking for a book week costume that will make you stand out from the crowd, why not dress up as Captain Hook? The iconic pirate from Peter Pan is sure to turn heads, and with a little imagination, you can put together a costume that’s both impressive and comfortable.
If you prefer to dress up as real people, rather than fictional characters, pick your favourite person from the Little People Big Dreams series of books. Little People, Big Dreams are biographical books for kids written about outstanding designers, artists, scientists and activists and their contribution to history. Has been a classic Australian children's book since it's release in 2004. She'll be exploring Wonderland with a smile on her face in this Cheshire Cat Girls Costume.
I personally think a pig nose would be the perfect finishing touch to this book character costume. There’s never going to be dressing up that I love more than a book character costume. Mario and Luigi costumes are similar, but slightly different.
The costume comes complete with a metallic silver chainmail-printed shirt with a two-tone red and navy tabard-style overlay featuring a shield emblem with a lion. Also attached to the shirt are metallic silver shoulder guards with faux buttons, attached metallic silver arm gauntlets, a matching silver waist belt and an attached red cape. The costume also comes with black pants with an elasticated waist and attached metallic silver boot tops, as well as, a metallic fabric chainmail-look hood with a metallic gold foam crown. Use our Narnia decorations to create the ultimate medieval classroom theme by shopping our range of backdrops, banners and more. Upon entry to your castle, use our door and window cutouts to set the scene right from the get-go with medieval doors and windows on the outside your classroom.
With all sorts ofhats and headwear, not to mention stylishwigs online, you’re sure to find the perfectcostume accessoriesto turn you into your favourite dress up character. Dress pretty and avoid Miss Trunchbull at all costs this book week with this Roald Dahl Matilda Women's Costume. Included is a headband, dress, book bag and a bookmark, all you'll need to be the loved Matilda!
Have your little one transform into the keenest dragon in the school with this Julia Donaldson Zog Deluxe Kids Costume. Add this adorable and universally loved British icon to your list of easy Book Week costumes. Great for boys and girls alike, don't forget the bucket hat and marmalade to perfect the get up of this adventure-loving bear. Our expansive collection of Willy Wonka costumes is designed to cater to every fan of the Roald Dahl universe. At Heaven Costumes, we celebrate the magic and wonder of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with an extensive selection of costumes for both adults and children. This book has become a crowd favourite and therefore is a fabulous book to dress up as.