The Gruffalo
He has terrible tusks and terrible claws and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws. A brown onesie with some crafty additi…
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Halloween
31 October 2025
While not strictly a 'book day', many schools allow spooky dress-up for Halloween. We've picked book characters with a spooky twist so your child stays on-theme and on-brand.
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Costume Ideas
10 curated outfits — everything on Amazon
Alice in Wonderland
A blue dress with a white pinafore — the classic Alice. Add a headband and your child is ready to tumble down the rabbit…
View costume →Peter Pan
The boy who never grew up. Green tunic, a feathered cap, and an attitude of pure mischief. Teach them to crow like a roo…
View costume →Gangsta Granny
David Walliams' legendary character. Grey wig, pearl necklace, a balaclava mask, and a bag marked 'SWAG'. It's the perfe…
View costume →Little Red Riding Hood
The classic fairy tale heroine. A red hooded cape over a simple dress, a small basket, and you're off to Grandma's house…
View costume →The Witch from Room on the Broom
Julia Donaldson's friendliest witch! Black clothes, a pointy witch hat, and a toy broomstick. Bonus points for carrying …
View costume →Zog the Dragon
Orange clothes or onesie with craft-made wings and a tail. Add some plasters for the accident-prone dragon's look. A spe…
View costume →Mildred Hubble (The Worst Witch)
The clumsiest witch at Miss Cackle's Academy. Mildred Hubble is a classic British children's book character, revived by …
View costume →Isadora Moon
Half vampire, half fairy, totally fabulous. Isadora Moon is one of the most popular characters with girls in Years 1–4. …
View costume →Burglar Bill
One of the easiest costumes going. A stripy top, a mask cut from black card, and a pillowcase with SWAG written on it. B…
View costume →Never Miss a Fancy Dress Day
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