World Book Day Costumes

Sort a class or a whole family out for World Book Day in minutes. This collection covers the characters everyone asks for: the red-and-white striped jumper for a spot-the-difference favourite, Mr Men and Little Miss for younger readers, plus wizard robes for the fantasy fans. There's also Alice in Wonderland dresses, pirates and princesses, so siblings with different favourite books can all be sorted from the same page.

Everything here is built for a quick turnaround, so parents packing a costume the night before and teachers kitting out a whole classroom are both covered. Sizes run from toddler through to teen, with adult options for staff joining in on the day.

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Easy last-minute book character costumes

Running out of time before World Book Day? Stick to characters that need one recognisable piece rather than a full outfit: a striped jumper, a wizard cloak from our Harry Potter fancy dress range, or a plain dress with an apron for Alice. These read instantly in a classroom photo without hours of prep.

Book character costumes by age, toddler to teen

Younger kids do best in soft, easy-to-wear Mr Men and Little Miss styles, while older primary pupils lean towards princesses, pirates and wizards for extra dressing-up appeal. Browse by age using toddler costumes for nursery-age readers and teen costumes for secondary pupils who still want to join in.

Teacher and adult World Book Day outfits

Staff joining the fun can match the theme without going full pantomime. A wizard robe or a simple princess touch worn over normal clothes reads well in front of a class and takes seconds to put on between lessons.

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