Book Week Costume Ideas 2016

From princesses to pirates, from The Wizard of Oz to Where’s Wally, Book Week costume ideas are right at your finger tips, for kids and teachers too! So let’s get down to the nitty gritty of all our favourite book character themes!

Great Book Week costume ideas can start with all the classic fairytales and story book characters. Boys and girls will love dressing up as their favourite characters including Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood and Maid Marian, Peter Pan or Tinkerbell and Captain Hook (maybe even a cheeky green crocodile too!)

Best-selling fairytale themed Book Week costume ideas may peak the interest of children and teachers alike! Popular fancy dress outfits such as the characters from The Wizard of Oz or Alice in Wonderland, will stand out and look fabulous at your school event. These book characters include Dorothy and Tin Man, Alice in Wonderland, The Mad Hatter and the naughty Queen of Hearts!

You could join the school parade as the Big Bad Wolf or Wicked Witch of the West. Now there’s some great Book Week costume ideas, or maybe we should leave those characters for our lovable Principal’s (who hopefully have a fun sense of humour!!)

Now… who doesn’t like a good ole’ pirate outfit?! Pirates are not only fantastic Book Week costume ideas, they’re also fun because you get to practice your ‘piratey’ talking for the day! Ahoy Me Hearties!

Why not iron out your capes and brush up on your super powers, because Superheros are also excellent Book Week costume ideas. Be a super-kid or a super-teacher and dress up as your favourite heroes and villains. Superhero costume ideas include Batman, Spiderman, Captain America (or any of the Avengers!) Iron Man, Batgirl, Guardians of the Galaxy and many, many more!

Have you picked one yet? No? How about Disney Book Week costume ideas? This time of year is the perfect excuse for girls (and beautiful teachers) to dress up as their favourite story book Princesses. You can choose from all the well-known Disney Princess characters including Snow White, Cinderella, Elsa and Anna from Frozen, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Rapunzel, Tiana, Mulan… the list goes on and on! Maybe you’d prefer not to be a princess? Well Disney Book Week costume ideas can also include more ‘evil’ outfits like Cruella De Vil or Maleficent!

Oh! And here's a tip….. If you’re a teacher, and you’re thinking about wearing a Snow White costume this year – you might want to make a big deal about any red apples left on your desk!

There are of course the mystical, magical Harry Potter characters to choose from or classics such as Oliver Twist. Grab a wand and cast some spells (maybe for less homework?) in your very own girls or boys Wizard costume!

If you delve into International or historical themed characters, you’ll also get some fantastic Book Week costume ideas. Roman or Greek Gods and Goddesses will definitely ‘glamorise’ your parade, Gladiators may want to leave their weapons at home though… that’s probably against the school rules?! If you can convince mum and dad to use black eyeliner – then Pharaohs and Egyptians are also really cool Book Week costume ideas. Musketeers and Knights (swords at home please!), or general King and Queen outfits are also fun story book character dress ups in a Medieval/Renaissance theme. There are also of course the wonderful Horrible Histories gang that would love to make an appearance!

Animals are awesome! If you want Book Week costume ideas that are warm and comfy, then choose from the menagerie of animal outfits on offer! Pigs, bears, mice, sheep, rabbits, cats, elephants, cows, monkeys…. You really do have an entire Zoo to pick from!

Do you play hide and seek with your friends at school? If you do, then the best Book Week costume ideas may just be our range of Where’s Wally costumes for kids and teachers! Make it a whole school event and see if anyone can spot that elusive, stripey Wally!

Many Book Week costume ideas simply come from story characters inspired by everyday lives. Just like Postman Pat and Fireman Sam! Boys, girls and adult’s occupation themed outfits are perfect for dressing up as these daily heroes! You can choose from fire fighters, police officers, nurses, army people, pilots, sailors and more!

Well, hopefully we’ve shed some light on Book Week costume ideas for 2016 – Australia - Story Country! Fabulous story book character dress ups for boys and girls, plus teachers too – to celebrate this wonderful annual event and have the best looking school parade ever!

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