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It's time to dive deep into your favourite book this March, as World Book Day is here! Get lost in a world of words and creative characters with our range of World Book Day costumes for kids and adults. We have Book Week outfit ideas for all ages and interests, from classics such as Harry Potter and Roald Dahl, to David Walliams' latest characters.
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It's time to dive deep into your favourite book this March, as World Book Day is here! Get lost in a world of words and creative characters with our range of World Book Day costumes for kids and adults. We have Book Week outfit ideas for all ages and interests, from classics such as Harry Potter and Roald Dahl, to David Walliams' latest characters.
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Step into a land of adventure and fall down that rabbit hole this World Book Day. Transform into the innocent Alice, a very bonkers Mad Hatter, or the evil Queen of Hearts.
SHOP ALICE IN WONDERLAND COSTUMESDiscover our weird and wonderful library of David Walliams book inspired costumes. From the hilarious Gangsta Granny and the smelly, Mr Stink, to Grandpa's Great Escape. These costumes are a big hit every year!
Discover our weird and wonderful library of David Walliams book inspired costumes. From the hilarious Gangsta Granny and the smelly, Mr Stink, to Grandpa's Great Escape. These costumes are a big hit every year!
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Head to the best school of witchcraft and wizardry this World Book Day! Shop our range of Harry Potter Costumes, including outfits for the boy who lived, Hermione, Ron, and even the Dark Lord, Voldemort.
SHOP HARRY POTTER COSTUMESInvite the youngest member of the family to the celebration and help them develop an appreciation of books from an early age. We have plenty of World Book Day outfit ideas for the little ones.
Invite the youngest member of the family to the celebration and help them develop an appreciation of books from an early age. We have plenty of World Book Day outfit ideas for the little ones.
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Head down the Yellow Brick Road and make plenty of friends along the way this World Book Day! Put on those ruby slippers as you become sweet and innocent Dorothy, or how about the Tin Man, who's on the search for a new heart? The Wicked Witch of the West is a more devious outfit choice.
SHOP WIZARD OF OZ COSTUMESStep into a world full of melted chocolate, where absolutely everything is edible. Become the chocolate master himself, Willy Wonka, or how about one of the Oompa Loompa factory workers? You'll be in a world of pure imagination with these costumes!
Step into a world full of melted chocolate, where absolutely everything is edible. Become the chocolate master himself, Willy Wonka, or how about one of the Oompa Loompa factory workers? You'll be in a world of pure imagination with these costumes!
SHOP WILLY WONKA COSTUMESWorld Book Day is the celebration of stories and reading for children around the UK and Ireland. As this event fast approaches, encourage your child to read in the most fun way possible - by dressing up as their favourite story book character! Our fun and colourful range of World Book Day costumes is exactly what they need to bring their favourite character to life. From Harry Potter and Fantastic Mr Fox to popular authors such as Quentin Blake and David Walliams, our World Book Day outfits cover a variety of book and character themes. World Book Day costume are perfect for both kids and adults alike. If you're looking for some World Book Day dress up and inspiration, how about transforming into Pippi Longstocking, or Roald Dahl characters such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? They’re sure to create a magical day that you won't forget. Our World Book Day fancy dress ideas speak a thousand words and you’re sure to find something that catches your eye.
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World Book Day takes place on a different date each year. In 2024, World Book Day is on Thursday 7th March 2024.
World Book Day is a charity event that’s celebrated at schools in both the UK and Ireland. World Book Day occurs once a year in March, and is usually celebrated on the first Thursday of that month. On World Book Day, children can dress up as their favourite book character for the entire day, whilst delving into their favourite storybook. Each child gets a voucher they can redeem for a free book of their choice. It's a great cause that's designed to change lives and encourage a love of reading.
Books are important for the growth of every child, no matter their background. World Book Day is an excellent event and year-round effort to support that.
As is tradition, the whole class dresses up in World Book Day costumes and there's a fun day of reading and activities at school. Each year, more adults are taking part in the occasion too. Teachers, parents and anyone with a love for reading can celebrate World Book Day!
World Book Day allows children, parents and teachers to be as creative as possible. There are so many World Book Day characters to choose from, and here at fancydress.com, we plenty of characters to spark your imagination.
For children, classics such as Willy Wonka and Where’s Wally will always be popular. Our range of David Walliams’ book costumes are also a hit every year. Gangsta Granny, Ratburger and Mr Stink are fan favourites for the little ones.
For adults and teachers, why not dress up as the magical nanny, Mary Poppins, the mighty Professor Dumbledore, or the sweet and innocent Alice, from Alice in Wonderland?
In addition to the storybook favourites; superheroes, Disney princesses and animal outfits are a top choice for kids around the country. The best World Book Day costume is completely individual and will depend on what books you or your child enjoys. View our full collection of World Book Day outfits for inspiration.
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