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The biggest fancy dress event of the school year. Get ahead of the rush with our ideas and tips!

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8 Iconic World Book Day Costumes Inspired by Popular Books
8 Iconic World Book Day Costumes Inspired by Popular Books
World Book Day is the perfect excuse to bring your little one’s favourite storybook characters to life - and this year, we have teamed up with HarperCollins to make this... Read more...
When I Grow Up Costume Ideas: Big Dreams, Brilliant Fancy Dress
When I Grow Up Costume Ideas: Big Dreams, Brilliant Fancy Dress
When I Grow Up costumes are a firm favourite for school dress-up days, career days and nursery events. They’re fun, recognisable and let kids step straight into their future selves,... Read more...
Quick, Budget Friendly Book Day Ideas
Quick, Budget Friendly Book Day Ideas
World Book Day is the perfect excuse to let your imagination run wild, and it’s not just for the little ones! Whether you’re a kid or an adult, this is... Read more...
Book Day Costume Ideas for Children
Book Day Costume Ideas for Children
Ah, Book Day! A time to celebrate all things fairytale, reading, and of course…dressing up. But let’s be serious—when it comes to dressing up, the pressure is ON. Don’t stress!... Read more...
Things to do to celebrate The Gruffalo’s 25th Anniversary!
Things to do to celebrate The Gruffalo’s 25th Anniversary!
In 2024 The Gruffalo is celebrating 25 years of delighting and inspiring children worldwide!  To mark this special occasion, we have found five different ways you can celebrate! Read more...
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7 Memorable Book Day Costumes for Teachers
Your students will look up to you for inspiration and seeing you enjoy yourself on Book Day will only encourage them to do the same and make it one of their... Read more...
Classic Fairy Tale Character Costumes
Classic Fairy Tale Character Costumes
Once Upon A Time... Our imaginations were captivated by the short stories of magical lands and fairy tale creatures. We have rounded up a selection of costumes that your child is... Read more...
Cute World Book Day Costumes for Toddlers
Seriously Cute Book Day Costumes for Toddlers
Dressing up is a huge part of Book Day and helps encourage children to think about their favourite books and characters. Here's our list of super cute costume ideas for your... Read more...
Host Your Own Book Day Tea Party!
Host Your Own Book Day Tea Party!
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a book day tea party! Hosting an event like this can really help to encourage your child and their... Read more...
How To Get Kids Hooked on Books.
How To Get Kids Hooked on Books.
This year marks 25 years of World Book Day so we want to help you make your celebrations the best yet with a few tips and some helpful information about... Read more...
David Walliams Fancy Dress
How much do you know about the wonderful World of David Walliams?
David Walliams is one of the biggest Children’s Author’s of the last decade. Writing 12 Novels and selling over 22 million books worldwide since the release of his breakthrough story ‘The Boy... Read more...
Do you know the story behind World Book Day?
Do you know the story behind World Book Day?
World Book Day is fast approaching and we’re getting ready to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. It seems fitting to reflect on some of its extraordinary achievements over the past 2... Read more...
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