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Easy book character costumesperfect for Halloween and storybook fairs alike!
School is back in session and that means all the school activitiesyou’reinvolved in are just beginning too!
Nothing says “parent involvement” like a school dress-up day, right? Between school spirit and silly dress-up days, there’s usually a costume day thrown in there somewhere too!
When it comes to easy book character costumes, we’re here to help you out!
Many schools have started replacing traditionalHalloweencostumes and parties with book character dress-up days and even if your kids are totally on board, there’s still work to be done! We’ve got some favorite book character costume ideas we think will hit the mark and bring your kid’s favorite characters to life!
These 15easy kid costumeswill earn you bonus points with your kids and you’ll earn an A+ in creativity (even if you borrowed the creative idea, we won’t tell!). It’s such a fun way for kids to bring their favorite characters to life! Sharing their love of a good book is the best!
Whether you’re a talented seamstress or more handy with a glue gun, there’s an option here for every crafting ability! Plus, we’ve added a few non-DIY options to the post as well. We know not everyone has the time or desire to attempt a DIY costume, we’ve got ideas for you too!
Make sure you save this post for all your book character needs- World Book Day costume ideas, teacher book character costume ideas, or classic storybook characters, we’ve got your book costumes covered!
Easy Book Character Costumes for Halloween or School Dress Up Days
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1 Photo Credit:tikkido.com Peter Pan's shadow, or just a regular Peter Pan costume too! Not feeling the DIY? Grab a pirate costume from Amazon and go as Captain Hook! 2 If your child loves this quirky book series this no-sew costume couldn't be easier to make! Plus, it's a little more appropriate for school than a costume for Captain Underpants. Ha! 3 Photo Credit:jinxybeauty.com This Mary Poppins costume is practically perfect in every way and a super fun book character costume. 4 Photo Credit:housefulofhandmade.com Ready for a Quidditch match? How fun! 5 Photo Credit:www.feltwithlovedesigns.com Yes, this is a television show, but there are books too! 6 Photo Credit:coastalkelder.com Have a Cricut? You can use it for this fun costume! Don't have a Cricut? You can copy the ideas with paint! 7 Photo Credit:desertchica.com Hard to beat a classic book character like this one! 8 Photo Credit:desertchica.com If your kids are into Dr. Seuss there is no shortage of fun ideas! 9 Photo Credit:www.ureadyteddy.com How adorable are these costumes from this well-loved book! 11 Photo Credit:desertchica.com If your child lovesThe BFGby Roald Dahl,they might love dressing up as him too! 12 Photo Credit:desertchica.com Another class Dr. Seuss character kids will love to become! 13 Photo Credit:www.coffeewithus3.com Perfect for any frontier story especially Laura Ingalls Wilder from Little House on the Prairie! 14 Photo Credit:highlightsalongtheway.com This costume couldn't be easier to make! Percy Jackson fans, this one is perfect! 15 Photo Credit:www.artsyfartsymama.com A little more advanced (this one requires a sewing machine), but it's worth a look if you've got the sewing skills! Also a fun idea if you need a group costume since there are plenty of other characters to pick from!DIY Easy Book Character Costumes
DIY Peter Pan's Shadow Costume
DIY Dog Man Costume
DIY Mary Poppins Costume
DIY Harry Potter Quidditch Robes
DIY Sheriff Callie Halloween Costume
Pete the Cat Kid’s Costume
Fox in Socks Costume
Dr. Seuss Inspired Mr. Brown Costume
Shh! We Have a Plan Halloween Costume
BFG Costume
DIY Lorax Costume
DIY Pioneer Dress
Percy Jackson Costume
Alice in Wonderland Costume
Still looking for the right idea OR need something that’s less DIY and more “add to cart”? We’ve got you! Try these ideas for favorite storybook characters:
- Little Red Riding Hood: Grab a red hooded cape (or sweatshirt), and a basket for your trip to Grandma’s! Another idea? You could be the Big Bad Wolf!
- Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz: A blue dress and red shoes is all you need!
- Max from Where the Wild Things Are: Pajamas onesie and a crown!
- Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Katniss Everdeen from Hunger Games
- Luna Lovegood or Hermione Granger from Harry Potter
- Pippi Longstocking: Crazy clothes and this wig and you’ll be set!
- Snow White
- Waldo of Where’s Waldo
Now, go check the school calendar and start planning your awesome costumes! Have more great ideas for book character day? We’d love to hear them!
