A survey has suggested that parents will spend an average of nearly £20 per child on costumes for this year’s World Book Day.

Probably Roald Dahl's most emulated World Book Day character is Matilda - the little girl with special powers and a love of ...

Sporting a blue duffle coat, a floppy red hat, and a battered suitcase, Paddington has become a global icon. And you can ...

Every year, thousands of schoolchildren in and around Birmingham get dressed up as their favourite book character, and ...

11% of parents also reported spending more than £50 per child on costumes ... for World Book Day with your child, the following characters from children’s literature should be easy to ...

Use black tracksuit bottoms and white T-shirt, with a black cardigan (and white gloves if you have them). Make a red bow out ...

Dressing your child for World Book Day doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Costumes have become a key part of the ...

Schools have adopted a more flexible approach in response to the cost-of-living crisis and the growing pressure on parents to ...

From simple wardrobe hacks to quick DIY solutions, pulling together a last-minute costume doesn’t have to be stressful. So, ...

Gangsta Granny - This David Walliams favourite is a pretty simple costume to throw ... Broom and Wizard of Oz characters too. Where's Wally - It wouldn't be World Book Day without Where's Wally!