Look through EVERYONE'S wardrobes. Dad's tie may make a great Penny Crayon costume and an apron could be fashioned into an Alice in Wonderland dress. Just remember to add the smell of cabbage to this outfit so she'll have everyone in class fooled to be an innocent old gran! Disney characters can have some simple and easy-to-copy outfits, and most of them are based on books. Make a simple mask. Paper plates are great for making simple masks. You can turn your child into pretty much any World Book Day character they fancy with a little crafting. Adapt a PE or sports kit, or their school uniform - think Football Academy for sports kit, Harry Potter and St Trinian's for the uniform.

Start with a stripey jumper. It can be the start of many an easy costume including Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, Where's Wally, or Horrid Henry. You won't have to go to Infinity or beyond to make your kid a great Buzz Lightyear costume this World Book Day, you just need this easy-to-follow guide! Top tips for making World Book Day costumes Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. If your child is a huge fan of the David Walliams books, then how about dressing them up as one of his most cunning and quirky book characters, in our Kids Gangsta Granny Costume!

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Follow the story of Ben and his Granny as they attempt to steal the crown jewels together, meeting the Queen and dancing ballroom along the way!

Get the face paints out. Book characters can easily come to life with cute painted faces. Think The Tiger Who Came to Tea or the Cheshire Cat. Think about sleepwear - Pyjamas and nighties can work for all sorts of costumes, like The Darlings from Peter Pan or Sophie from The BFG. From David Walliam’s iconic fourth book, we bring you the officially licenced Kids Gangsta Granny Costume. If you're after more book-smart ideas on how to make easy World Book Day costumes, we've got you covered! Here are just some of our vital tips for making easy and affordable costumes for World Book Day: