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! 

Minnie The Minx Kostüm für Kinder
Minnie The Minx Kostüm für Kinder
Minnie The Minx Kostüm für Kinder
Minnie The Minx Kostüm für Kinder
Minnie The Minx Kostüm für Kinder
Minnie The Minx Kostüm für Kinder

Minnie The Minx Kostüm für Kinder

€38,95
Snazaroo leuchtend orange Gesichtsfarbe
Snazaroo leuchtend orange Gesichtsfarbe

Snazaroo leuchtend orange Gesichtsfarbe

€9,19
Herren-Robin-Hood-Kostüm in Übergröße
Herren-Robin-Hood-Kostüm in Übergröße

Herren-Robin-Hood-Kostüm in Übergröße

€64,39
Robin Hood Dieb Prince Kostüm für Erwachsene
Robin Hood Dieb Prince Kostüm für Erwachsene

Robin Hood Dieb Prince Kostüm für Erwachsene

€57,49
Weiße Damenhandschuhe
Weiße Damenhandschuhe

Weiße Damenhandschuhe

€5,74
Snazaroo Lila Schminke
Snazaroo Lila Schminke

Snazaroo Lila Schminke

€9,19
Osterhasenkostüm für Kinder
Osterhasenkostüm für Kinder

Osterhasenkostüm für Kinder

€36,95
Pinguin-Hoopster-Kostüm für Erwachsene
Pinguin-Hoopster-Kostüm für Erwachsene

Pinguin-Hoopster-Kostüm für Erwachsene

€43,69
Mittelalterliches Kostüm von König Artus für Erwachsene
Mittelalterliches Kostüm von König Artus für Erwachsene

Mittelalterliches Kostüm von König Artus für Erwachsene

€57,49
Goldlöckchen-Kostüm für Damen
Goldlöckchen-Kostüm für Damen
Goldlöckchen-Kostüm für Damen
Goldlöckchen-Kostüm für Damen
Goldlöckchen-Kostüm für Damen
Goldlöckchen-Kostüm für Damen

Goldlöckchen-Kostüm für Damen

€40,24
Kaninchen-Tierkostüm für Erwachsene
Kaninchen-Tierkostüm für Erwachsene
Kaninchen-Tierkostüm für Erwachsene
Kaninchen-Tierkostüm für Erwachsene
Kaninchen-Tierkostüm für Erwachsene
Kaninchen-Tierkostüm für Erwachsene

Kaninchen-Tierkostüm für Erwachsene

€57,49

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.

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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.

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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