World Book Day Costumes

A thrilling chapter in the school calendar, World Book Day is an annual one-day-festival for children around the globe to celebrate authors, illustrators, books, and the pleasures of reading with their friends, family, and teachers. Get your child, or even yourself ready for this fun, and educational occasion. From the magical nanny, Mary Poppins, to the mischievous school boy, Horrid Henry and the stripey red and white man, Where's Wally. We've got you covered. Check them all out here.

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Trending World Book Day Costumes

Check out some of our trending World Book Day Costume ideas for 2024! 

Womens High Seas Heroine Costume - Joke.co.uk
Womens High Seas Heroine Costume - Joke.co.uk
Womens High Seas Heroine Costume - Joke.co.uk
Womens High Seas Heroine Costume - Joke.co.uk

Womens High Seas Heroine Costume

£39.99
Childrens Green Scarecrow Costume
Childrens Green Scarecrow Costume
Childrens Green Scarecrow Costume

Childrens Green Scarecrow Costume

£28.99
Kids Poor Victorian Girl Costume
Kids Poor Victorian Girl Costume
Kids Poor Victorian Girl Costume
Kids Poor Victorian Girl Costume
Kids Poor Victorian Girl Costume
Kids Poor Victorian Girl Costume

Kids Poor Victorian Girl Costume

£14.99
Mens Scottish Nanny Costume
Mens Scottish Nanny Costume
Mens Scottish Nanny Costume
Mens Scottish Nanny Costume
Mens Scottish Nanny Costume
Mens Scottish Nanny Costume

Mens Scottish Nanny Costume

£44.99
Harry Potter Wand Accessory - Joke.co.uk
Harry Potter Wand Accessory - Joke.co.uk

Harry Potter Wand Accessory

£5.99
Kids She-Ra Costume - Joke.co.uk
Kids She-Ra Costume - Joke.co.uk
Kids She-Ra Costume - Joke.co.uk
Kids She-Ra Costume - Joke.co.uk

Kids She-Ra Costume

£29.99
Child Horrible Histories WW1 Boy Costume
Child Horrible Histories WW1 Boy Costume
Child Horrible Histories WW1 Boy Costume
Child Horrible Histories WW1 Boy Costume
Child Horrible Histories WW1 Boy Costume
Child Horrible Histories WW1 Boy Costume

Child Horrible Histories WW1 Boy Costume

£17.99
Kids Piglet Animal Costume
Kids Piglet Animal Costume
Kids Piglet Animal Costume
Kids Piglet Animal Costume
Kids Piglet Animal Costume
Kids Piglet Animal Costume

Kids Piglet Animal Costume

£26.99
Womens Red and White Striped Tights
Womens Red and White Striped Tights

Womens Red and White Striped Tights

£7.99
Economy Clown Wig in BLUE
Economy Clown Wig in BLUE
Economy Clown Wig in BLUE
Economy Clown Wig in BLUE

Economy Clown Wig in BLUE

£9.99
Womens Plus Size Wizard of Oz Costume Dorothy
Womens Plus Size Wizard of Oz Costume Dorothy

Womens Plus Size Wizard of Oz Costume Dorothy

£34.99

David Walliams favourites

Dress up as your favourite book characters this World Book Day, all inspired by the best-selling kids author and comedian, David Walliams.

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Teacher's World Book Day Costumes

Impress your pupils with a character look that'll spark their imagination. Dressing up as a teacher is always a lot of fun! Check out our full collection of teacher's costumes.

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Costumes for Teachers

Impress your pupils with a character look that'll spark their imagination. Dressing up as a teacher is always a lot of fun! Check out our full collection of teacher's costumes.

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Disney Costumes

Disney costumes are popular every World Book Day! Choose from classic characters such as Cinderella, Buzz Lightyear and Princess Jasmine, or transform into the latest Disney sensation.

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Disney Costumes

Disney costumes are popular every World Book Day! Choose from classic characters such as Cinderella, Buzz Lightyear and Princess Jasmine, or transform into the latest Disney sensation.

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Other popular book costume themes

From Harry Potter and the Little Red Riding Hood, to The Wizard of Oz and The Mad Hatter, we've got something for everyone! Check out some of our most popular World Book Day fancy dress themes. 

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Harry Potter

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Mary Poppins

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Crayons

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The Mad Hatter

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The Wizard of Oz

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Where's Wally

Our Top Picks for Teachers

Join in with your pupils this March with our range of fun Teachers World Book Day Costumes.

Mens Plus Size Pirate Costume
Mens Plus Size Pirate Costume

Mens Plus Size Pirate Costume

£52.99
Mens Cowboy Fancy Dress Costume
Mens Cowboy Fancy Dress Costume
Mens Cowboy Fancy Dress Costume
Mens Cowboy Fancy Dress Costume
Mens Cowboy Fancy Dress Costume
Mens Cowboy Fancy Dress Costume

Mens Cowboy Fancy Dress Costume

£49.99
Adult High-Seas Rogue Pirate Costume
Adult High-Seas Rogue Pirate Costume

Adult High-Seas Rogue Pirate Costume

£44.99
Adult Scooby Doo Daphne Costume
Adult Scooby Doo Daphne Costume

Adult Scooby Doo Daphne Costume

£49.99
Spartan Combat Shield and Sword
Spartan Combat Shield and Sword

Spartan Combat Shield and Sword

£14.99
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume - Joke.co.uk
Adult Gryffindor Costume

Adult Gryffindor Costume

£31.99
Adult Plush Donkey Costume
Adult Plush Donkey Costume

Adult Plush Donkey Costume

£55.99
Flamingo Costume
Flamingo Costume
Flamingo Costume
Flamingo Costume
Flamingo Costume
Flamingo Costume
Flamingo Costume
Flamingo Costume

Flamingo Costume

£27.99
SHOP ALL WORLD BOOK DAY COSTUMES

A thrilling chapter in the school calendar, World Book Day is an annual one-day-festival for children around the globe to celebrate authors, illustrators, books, and the pleasures of reading with their friends, family, and teachers. Over the years, we’ve become one of the best providers of World Book Day costumes, offering every child the chance to transform into their favourite book character from a collection of stories. Our exclusive range embraces the most admired characters from popular and classic children’s storybooks such as Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland, ready to be brought to life with the limitless imagination of your kids. From fantasy books to adventure stories and fairy tales, we celebrate best-selling authors like Roald Dahl, Julia Donaldson, J.K. Rowling, Beatrix Potter, and David Walliams to name a few, and with World Book Day fancy dress ideas for adults too, there’ll be lots more fascinating characters for the little ones to meet. Get lost in our online book of easy World Book Day costumes for the best choices online and in stores. Whether it be Harry Potter’s lightning bolt scar or Little Red Riding Hood’s Basket, grab all the accessories you need for your World Book Day Costume.

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