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! 

Snazaroo Black Face Paint - Joke.co.uk
Snazaroo Black Face Paint - Joke.co.uk

Snazaroo Black Face Paint

£7.99
Mens Big Bad Wolf Costume
Mens Big Bad Wolf Costume

Mens Big Bad Wolf Costume

£59.99
Adult Halloween Evil Madame Wig - Joke.co.uk
Adult Halloween Evil Madame Wig - Joke.co.uk

Adult Cruella de Vil Wig

£20.99
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
White Hairspray
White Hairspray

White Hairspray

£7.99
Womens White Gloves
Womens White Gloves

Womens White Gloves

£4.99
Snazaroo White Face Paint
Snazaroo White Face Paint

Snazaroo White Face Paint

£7.99
Childrens Posh Victorian Girl Costume
Childrens Posh Victorian Girl Costume
Childrens Posh Victorian Girl Costume
Childrens Posh Victorian Girl Costume
Childrens Posh Victorian Girl Costume
Childrens Posh Victorian Girl Costume

Childrens Posh Victorian Girl Costume

£26.99
Womens Dorothy Diva Costume
Womens Dorothy Diva Costume

Womens Dorothy Diva Costume

£52.44
Mens Aladdin Costume
Mens Aladdin Costume

Mens Aladdin Costume

£24.99

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.

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.

SHOP TEACHERS WORLD BOOK DAY COSTUMES

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.

SHOP DISNEY COSTUMES

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.

SHOP DISNEY COSTUMES

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.

Pirate Bag and Coins
Pirate Bag and Coins

Pirate Bag and Coins

£5.99
Dark Emerald Green Wig
Dark Emerald Green Wig

Dark Emerald Green Wig

£28.99
Short grey Granny Wig Accessory - Joke.co.uk
Short grey Granny Wig Accessory - Joke.co.uk

Short grey Granny Wig Accessory

£13.99
Blood Red Lipstick
Blood Red Lipstick

Blood Red Lipstick

£4.49
Adult Gandalf Beard and Wig Set
Adult Gandalf Beard and Wig Set

Adult Gandalf Beard and Wig Set

£18.99
Hunger Games Katniss Bow
Hunger Games Katniss Bow

Hunger Games Katniss Bow

£12.99
Fox Ears and Tail Accessory Set
Fox Ears and Tail Accessory Set

Fox Ears and Tail Accessory Set

£12.99
Adult Light Weight Parrot Costume
Adult Light Weight Parrot Costume

Adult Light Weight Parrot Costume

£96.99

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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