Get ready for World Book Day next week with our last-minute costume ideas for children! This is a wonderful opportunity for families to bond and create something special together. Save money by using items you already have at home or finding inexpensive alternatives. Let’s make this World Book Day memorable and fun for everyone!
All of these ideas are based off our Spring Bookshelves or Book recommendations for each year group.
Pre-School:
Jabari Tries
Jabari Tries, written by Gaia Cornwall, highlights patience, resilience and collaboration as Jabari, an inventor, does not succeed the first time, does not give up and asks for help.
What you will need:
- Hi Vis vest
- Yellow Helmet
- Own Clothes
- Boots/trainers
- Optional: toy hammer/spanner/tools
Reception:
The Pet Potato
When the potato begins to rot, Albert is devastated. He buries it in his garden, and with a lot of care and a bit of patience, he discovers that his potato can do a great trick after all . . . Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe have created a delightful, offbeat picture book about finding companionship in unlikely places.
Things you will need:
- A potato (you can draw a face on it)
- Dress in own clothes