If your kid's a fan of his books, The Burpee Bears, Lean in 15, or Joe's Family Food, why not try out this costume idea? Use a sewing machine or hot glue gun to make a simple patchwork cape out of squares of different colours, or grab some felt squares and use them to upcycle a plain T-shirt or coat. Please tick if you would like to receive news, offers and information from our trusted and carefully selected partners that we think you might like. Scott Bedford over at Make Fun Creating has got a next-level papercraft tutorial for how to make a Cat in the Hat hat – complete with hidden pop-up cats!

Whether you’re picking your next World Book Day theme, or need a last minute costume for your little bookworm, you’re sure to be inspired in our library of dress-up. From a Very Hungry Caterpillar to a Fantastic Mr Fox, we’ve rounded up the best World Book Day costumes for babies, toddlers, school kids and grown-ups to dress up in and let their imaginations run wild.Honour the unsung hero of the Harry Potter series Professor McGonagall, channel the scariest teacher of them all and transform into Miss Trunchbull or show the kids in your class you really know how to have fun with The Cat in The Hat. Using an old orange t-shirt and a makeshift sword, this costume is nice and easy to put together at home. For your Dennis the Menace dress-up outfit, all you need is a red and black stripey top, black shorts and some hair gel for his spiky hair.

We don't have the data to support this, but we bet more parents have dressed their kids up as Roald Dahl characters than any other author. Mildred Hubble loves her cats so for a finishing touch, add a cuddly cat toy (or you can make your own with our cat sewing pattern). Alice from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and a Disney film version is a treasured character and has multiple spin-offs and movies.

These World Book Day costumes are not only simple to make but also budget-friendly, using everyday household items plus a few craft staples you likely already have on hand. Transform your child into a book worm this March with our fabulous collection of girls World Book Day costumes. If you're feeling adventurous, you could also make your own using red fabric for the cape, blue trousers and a top, plus a makeshift S emblem for the chest area. Warning: This one is something of a project, and not a great choice if you're short on time or can't sew.