DIY Kids’ Book Character Costumes for World Book Day

Looking for easy and cheap DIY kids’ costumes for World Book Day? We have some inspiration for busy parents (some costumes are even no-sew!)

World Book Day, or International Day of the Book, is a yearly event celebrated on 2 March or 23 April*, and organized by UNESCO to promote reading for children. Schools often ask children to dress up as their favourite character from a book they have read. Which of course means mama (or dad) needs to get a costume ready!

Tips: You can find face paint, wigs and other accessories at Spotlight, Party City, or Daiso. Figure out what costume props you have at home already, THEN decide on the book (not the other way around, which may mean starting from scratch on a costume)! You can always borrow the book at the library if you don’t have it at home already (cheaper than buying a whole new costume for a book you have at home)!

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