Book Character Costumes & Outfit Ideas

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Do your kids love bedtime stories or enjoy getting lost in a good book? Bring their favourite characters to life with our enchanting book character costumes! From the magical world of Alice in Wonderland to the wizarding adventures of Harry Potter, we have costumes inspired by beloved literary favourites. For the little ones, dress them up as The Very Hungry Caterpillar or Where’s Wally? Adorable and fun! Explore costumes from timeless classics like Matilda and Little Red Riding Hood, perfect for young book lovers ready to step into their favourite stories.

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Matilda Costume

Every little one loves Roald Dahl's stories, and Matilda is no exception! A book that's loved by many, Matilda is about a clever young girl who discovers she has special powers to make objects move. It's a story that never grows old. If your little one wants to be Matilda for the day then we’ve got the ultimate costume to bring their powers to life!

Alice in Wonderland Costumes

From the Mad Hatter to the Queen of Hearts, the famous Cheshire Cat to the White Rabbit, and even Tweedledee & Tweedledum, Alice in Wonderland has brought us much beloved characters! So if becoming Alice is on your little ones’ list, shop the perfect fancy dress costume now – complete with the iconic blue dress and white apron!

Where's Wally Costume

If your little one is more into fun activity books, then Where's Wally is the way forward! From the iconic hat and glasses, to the red and white striped top, our Where's Wally character costume is a stand-out in any crowd. Perfect for a fun day of hide-and-seek or just embracing the joy of being a little bit different, this fancy dress fit is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.

Little Red Riding Hood Costume

Nobody wants to be the big bad wolf, but the adorable character of Little Red Riding Hood? We’ve got you. This cutesy fancy dress costume will let your little one embrace the story of a brave child who outsmarted a cunning wolf. With a red cape, white apron and gingham dress, they’ll look like they've stepped right out of the fairytale!

Hungry Caterpillar Costume

It’s one of the most popular characters in children's stories: The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Our fancy dress costume is sure not to disappoint with its sweet details and bright colours, matching the story itself perfectly! What’s more? It’s super easy to put on, so your little one will be ready to crawl and munch their way through the day in no time.

Harry Potter Costume

The famous magical world of Harry Potter has captured the imagination of children all over the world. So if your little one is ready to don their very own Harry Potter robe, we’ve got you covered with perfect fancy dress costume fit – complete with glasses and a wand too! Your little one can become a wizard in training quicker than a flash...

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