Whilst most local supermarkets have a good selection of World Book Day costumes we (with the help of some more creative friends! And, be sure to take inspiration from some of the best children's books as well as these classic children's book quotes. Preparing costumes of characters for World Book Day when you don’t have craft skills, hours to spare or a huge supply of craft materials can be tough. For more fun, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest and sign up to receive our newsletter for regular updates!

For his crown I cut out a simple crown shape from a cardboard box, which Ethan then painted with gold paint. No worries, there are still lots more book characters to dress as and my son didn’t want to go as Batman that year. Dress your child in blue clothes and then get creative with the loo roll or bandages if you have plenty in.The important take away from World Book Day though is not competitive costume making, it’s about enjoying books and having fun. On this occasion, UNESCO and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry - publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the World Book Capital for a year to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the Day’s celebrations. Cut out a mask from card and get your little one to help you decorate it with strips of colourful tissue paper. Put them in a pair of bunny ears, pack them off with a toy bunny, and, using a bit of poetic licence, they could be Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare from Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram. This is an excellent resource, for anybody looking to understand more about the curriculum that your children are studying and add some extra support at home.

This collection of modern must haves and classic reads is sure to peak their interest and spark a love of literature.he'll take all the sandwiches, and all the food in the cupboards, and even all the water in the tap!