The Best Easy DIY Book Character Costumes for Kids (2024)

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Matilda by Roald Dahl

We all love a good villain, and a character like Miss Trunchbull is a perfect easy book-themed costume for adults. With some big boots, tracksuit bottoms, grey jumper and a practical up-do, you're sure to keep your children in line for the day.

“Charlie Bucket” from 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl Perhaps one of the most famous Roald Dahl books thanks to the film(s), Charlie Bucket wears normal clothes typical for a young boy such as shirt/jumper and jeans.

Elsa is loosely based on the titular character of "The Snow Queen", a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Though pivotal to its events, the character had little presence in the original story.

Other AMAZING book week costume ideas I have seen in my years of teaching are: Mr Strong – make a few cardboard weights, dress in Mr Strong's signature colour tee (or adapt for any Mr Men fave). Hansel and Gretel – This is one I must try one day. Use an old box and make a basic house shape.

A black cape looks pretty devilish! Gloves, a black jacket, and long nails are also great ways to make yourself look more evil.

Become a mystical Dragon, Dinosaur, Dog, Devil or Doctor. Dress up as Doc or Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Dora the Explorer, Dash from the Incredibles, Disney's Dumbo and more!

' Wear things like .. blazers, long scarves, enormous dark sunglasses, dark denim, gray and navy, baggy tops with wide belts, striped things, the whole romantic-gothic look works. Make sure it's flattering. If you're a female writer, wear red lipstick, smoky eyes, or just foundation and run.

Matilda (or one of her classmates, like Lavender or Amanda)

Matilda often has a red bow and carries around a book. Lavender wears dungarees and has her hair in a plait that's wound upwards around her head. A cute addition for this would be to carry a toy lizard in a jar!

How to dress up as Charlie Bucket? ›

James relents and releases Dorian but is then approached by a woman from the opium den who reproaches James for not killing Dorian. She confirms Dorian's identity and explains that he has not aged in eighteen years.

1) Sherlock Holmes. Created by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes is one of the best fictional characters of all time. A detective in Baker Street, Holmes has a vast knowledge of science along with amazing reasoning and observation skills.

Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, for most of the book, has only one character, and it's one of the classic elementary/middle school reading books. Cast Away features Tom Hanks stuck on an island for four years by himself. If you're feeling up for a challenge, writing a story featuring one character is a great exercise.