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For years on World Book Day, parents have been asked to dress their children up as book characters, and social media feeds have filled up with pictures of kids in costumes. But now some schools ...

From the humble toilet paper-covered Mr Bump to the elaborate Wonka ensemble, with World Book Day just around the corner, find out the best ways to improvise a costume for your youngster ...

Likewise, emulating the book or 2005 film version of Veruca Salt is easy – just look for any glitzy party outfit your little one already has at home, and go over the top with sparkles and bows.

World Book Day is traditionally celebrated on the first Thursday of March each year in the UK and Ireland. Note that in many other countries, it is observed on April 23, which is UNESCO's ...

World Book Day is almost here and parents are feeling pressure to cobble together creative and increasingly expensive costumes, with research revealing 11% of parents are forking out upwards of £50 ...

What's On What's On News World Book Day World Book Day 2025 costume ideas: 31 easy homemade outfits you can make in minutes Every year, thousands of schoolchildren in and around Birmingham get ...

World Book Day always falls on the first Thursday in March, which in 2025 is Thursday, March 6, which means you have a couple of days to figure out how to transform your child in to a literary icon.

Easy costume ideas for World Book Day 2025 Dressing your child for World Book Day doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Costumes have become a key part of the celebrations, but putting ...

Either way, getting it all together doesn't need to cost a fortune - these costume ideas are all quick and easy and the books are all available second-hand at a fraction of their new price. If you're ...