Kids Unisex Storybook Twin Fancy Dress Costume World Book Day

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Even the poorest of drawers could probably make the face for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but if you're really struggling you can simply go online to get a printout. Sarah Baldwin's son Lewis, age 7, as Diary of a Wimpy Kid Room on the Broom When you’ve wrapped your template in wool, it’s time to cut along the outer edge – push the scissors between the two cardboard rings to help guide you. Get a grown-up to help with the sharp scissors!

Next, cut two arm holes on either side of the larger box. You might need to try your boxes on for size! Both my children are taking part in WBD celebrations in their schools and are looking forward to receiving their Book Tokens to get either one of the TEN (exclusive, new and completely free) books or using it towards the cost of a new book. Witch's hat + red top + purple skirt 45. Winnie – Winnie the Witch by Valerie Thomas and Korky PaulFor fans of the brilliantly funny series by Swapna Haddow and Sheena Dempsey. Dress up like Dave with our handy printable mask and complete the look by putting your arm in a sling! If you're after more book-smart ideas on how to make easy World Book Day costumes, we've got you covered! Here are just some of our vital tips for making easy and affordable costumes for World Book Day: The best things to use are always the ones you have already, especially with World Book Day being so close to half term and lots of us parents still trying to get our bank balances to recover,' Kate says.

Celebrated for 23 years and across 100 different countries, World Book Day is a day devoted to giving each child, tween and teen a book of their own. We celebrate authors, illustrators and sensational storytelling, bringing books to life through engaging workshops and fun resources. Yousef Chowdhury, aged 10, is dressed up as 101 Dalmatian, Dalmatian number 57 and his sister Safah Chowdhury, aged 7, dressed up as Moana. (Image: UGC MEN) George's Marvellous Medicine Laurence Lowrey, aged 3 as Bruce Bogtrotter from Roald Dahls Matilda. (Image: UGC MEN) Harry Potter

But if you've not got something to hand then take a look at our guide to hassle-free costumes... Gangsta Granny A dress for Betty O'Barley and dungarees or shirt and pants for Harry O'Hay, and they're ready to plan their perfect wedding.

Sophie is a very simple character to recreate. All you need is pyjamas or a nightie, some glasses and your own tub of 'sweet dreams' and you've got your very own orphan. Leah Louise Bielby sent us a photo of her daughter as Sophie from The BFG Miss Trunchbull You can staple, hot glue or safety pin the ear to your red fabric to keep it in place. Make sure there’s an adult present to help! There are so many brilliant characters from wonderful books to choose from. Why not gain some last minute inspiration from The Works’ Books collection and I also wrote a post about 40 books for 5-10 year olds, which is bound to get your creative juices flowing! Popular choices on the day are always the Mr Men, the many wonderful characters from Roald Dahl stories and my choice for next year will be dressing my girls as Dr Zeuss’s Thing 1 and Thing 2 – with twins it’d be criminal not to capitalise on that photo opportunity! I asked my friends for some more handy ideas. The lovely Emma compiled a great list of simple cheap World Book Day costume ideas including a tutorial to make this awesome Diary of a Wimpy Kid head

3. The BFG – Roald Dahl

First, cut out a single strip of white card long enough to fit around the child’s head, just like our cat ear headbands earlier in the article.

Bright clothes essential for this one - Courtney-Leigh Williams and Lacey Williams did a brilliant job emulating Scooby Doo's Daphne and Velma.Your little one (with a raggedy oversized t shirt and tights) can be transformed into King Arthur, or Sir Lancelot, or Prince Charming, or Queen Guinevere, or Brienne of Tarth with just a few snips of those scissors. Use clothes from their wardrobe Three-year-old Laurence Lowrey pulled it off brilliantly last year and you can do the same with just a white top and a whole lot of cake. Shouldn't be too difficult persuading your child to eat cake for breakfast now should it! Laurence Lowrey, aged 3 as Bruce Bogtrotter from Roald Dahls Matilda. (Image: UGC MEN) Harry Potter