Easy last minute World Book Day 2018 costume ideas: From Tintin to Matilda
THE prospect of coming up with World Book Day costumes for the kids fills many parents with dread.
Social media has lit up over recent days with mums and dads venting their frustrations ahead of the annual celebration which sees youngsters expected to dress as their favourite character from fiction.
They’ve been complaining that the event leaves them stressed out and skint.
But that should hopefully be avoided if you choose one of these no-stress costumes.
Dreamt up by artventurers they feature simple outfits that will please the fussiest of bookworms.
Though, if you need help coming up with an outfit for The Boy In The Dress you might be beyond help...
1. Room On The Broom
You need: Witches hat and a purple dress - check the dressing up box for something left over for Halloween. Could double as the Worst Witch Too.
2. Charlie Bucket
You need: Blue jumper and grey school trousers and a bar of chocolate.
3. Matilda
You need: A blue dress with a red ribbon in hair and a bundle of books.
4. Harry And His Bucketful Of Dinosaurs
You need: Normal clothes and a plastic bucket brimming with dinosaur toys.
5. 101 Dalmations
You need: A white T-shirt to draw black spots on - and if you're feeling adventurous a bit of face paining too.
6. Tintin
You need: A blue jumper and brown trousers and hair gel to make a quiff.
7. Angelina Ballerina
You need: A tutu and eye pencil to draw on some whiskers.
8. Polar Express
The Polar Express has become a much-loved part of Christmas for children the world overYou need: Just pyjamas and a dressing gown.
Here's six World Book Day costume ideas that you can make at home with your kidsMOST READ IN NEWS
9. Oliver Twist
You need: Brown clothes, a bowl and a dirty face.
10. The Boy In The Dress
You need: Do you really have to ask?
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