World Book Day is a fantastic opportunity for children to celebrate their love of reading and literature. It’s a day when they can step into the shoes of their favourite characters and bring stories to life. It was so much easier when Moose was little! For older children, finding the perfect costume can sometimes be a challenge, especially if they want to balance creativity with comfort and ease. In this blog post, we’ll explore easy costume ideas that are perfect for older children, ensuring they can participate in the fun without too much hassle.

1. Harry Potter
A simple black robe, round glasses, and a wand can transform your child into the famous wizard.

2. Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
A black outfit, a toy bow and arrow, and a Mockingjay pin will do the trick!

3. Matilda
A blue dress, a red ribbon, and a stack of books will make your child look just like Roald Dahl’s clever heroine.

4. Sherlock Holmes
A tweed jacket, a deerstalker hat, and a magnifying glass will have them solving mysteries in no time.

5. Percy Jackson
A Camp Half-Blood t-shirt, jeans, and a toy sword will bring this demigod to life.

6. The Gruffalo
A brown outfit with some DIY ears and a tail can easily create this beloved character.

7. Alice in Wonderland
A blue dress, white apron, and a headband will have your child ready for a tea party with the Mad Hatter.

8. The BFG
A large oversized shirt, trousers, and a homemade giant ear will make them look like the Big Friendly Giant.

9. Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
A smart jacket, a golden ticket, and a top hat will make your child feel like they’ve just won a tour of Willy Wonka’s factory.

10. Hermione Granger
A Hogwarts robe, a wand, and a stack of books will make them the brightest witch of their age.

11. The Cat in the Hat
A striped hat, a red bow tie, and a black outfit will bring Dr. Seuss’s character to life.

12. Pippi Longstocking
A colourful dress, mismatched socks, and braided hair will create this adventurous character.

13. The Mad Hatter
A quirky outfit with a top hat and lots of mismatched patterns will embody this whimsical character.

14. Gandalf
A long grey robe, a wizard hat, and a staff will make your child look like the wise wizard from Middle-earth.

15. The Little Prince
A blue coat, a yellow scarf, and a toy rose will create a charming look.

16. Where’s Wally?
A red and white striped shirt, blue jeans, and round glasses will make them instantly recognizable.

17. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
A green outfit with some DIY caterpillar segments can be a fun and creative choice.

18. Willy Wonka
A purple coat, a top hat, and a golden ticket will have them ready to lead a chocolate factory tour.

19. Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon
A Viking-style outfit with a toy dragon will make them feel like a dragon trainer.

20. Coraline
A yellow raincoat, blue wig, and button eyes will create a spooky yet fun look.

21. The Phantom Tollbooth
A suit and tie with a toy tollbooth can be a clever costume idea.

22. Dobby the House Elf
A simple pillowcase and some DIY ears will create this beloved character.