Rubie's Official Horrid Henry Childs Costume, Kids Book Week Fancy Dress

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Harry now carried a large cage that held a beautiful snowy owl, fast asleep with her head under her wing."

Let's be real, while it's all fun and games for the kids - who get to ditch their uniforms and go to school in fancy dress, the experience can be slightly less fun for you the parents, who have to actually create the costumes. We headed to Wolstanton Retail Park to see what was available in Asda, B&M and Matalan - Marks and Spencer doesn't sell costumes - with just a few days to spare before the big day. Asda A tradition in primary school's across the UK, World Book Day is the one day a year where children can dress up like their favourite storybook character in a effort to promote reading for pleasure and celebrate a love for literature.Look through EVERYONE'S wardrobes. Dad's tie may make a great Penny Crayon costume and an apron could be fashioned into an Alice in Wonderland dress. From the children's classic story by Eric Carle, this adorable Caterpillar costume is bound to turn heads in the playground. Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. B&M has a wide range of enchanting costumes in store, perfect for celebrating World Book Day. From Little Red Riding Hood to dinosaurs, there's something to suit every child's interests.

That's why we've rounded up everything you need to know for World Book Day 2023 and all the costume ideas that come with it. When is World Book Day 2023? Dressing up is so much fun when you're a kid, you can be whoever you want to be. Dressing up as your favourite Roald Dahl or Jacqueline Wilson character seems like a dream come true.It's that annual celebration of reading that has parents running round looking for suitable costumes - World Book Day is here again on Thursday, March 3. While many parents will have been organised and sorted this out during half term last week, there may be some people who are still in need of an easy last minute outfit that will pass muster with the kids and not break the bank. Make a simple mask. Paper plates are great for making simple masks. You can turn your child into pretty much any World Book Day character they fancy with a little crafting. There's also a blue Horrid Henry outfit for fans of the popular book series, as well as a costume from David Walliams' Billionaire Boy. If your child is a Marvel fan, then why not treat them to a Spider-Man costume? Argos If you're not feeling handy with a sewing kit or you haven't got anything suitable to repurpose, it might be easier to hit the shops and buy a ready-made costume.