On World Book Day, every child in full-time education will be given a voucher, which they can spend on a book of their choice. If your child will be dressing up to mark the occasion, you might be looking for some last minute costume ideas. 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. World Book Day 2023 is looming and with that comes schools up and down the country preparing to celebrate our greatest children's literature with a non-uniform day where your little ones get don a new identity. We've put together a guide to the best costumes you can find at a range of stores including B&M, Asda and Sainsbury's. B&M 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

The event falls on March 3, which means now is the time for mums and dads to panic over how they can find affordable character clothing ahead of the big day. 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. B&M has a wide range of enchanting costumes in store, perfect for celebrating World Book Day. From Little Red Riding Hood to dinosaurs, there's something to suit every child's interests.Because, obviously you and your kids absolutely love World Book Day - and all the amazing literary costumes that come with it. But, it can be hard to know where to start with so many ideas out there...

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. While many parents will have been organised and sorted this out during half term last week, there may be some people who are still in need of an easy last minute outfit that will pass muster with the kids and not break the bank. This means that your child will mostly likely be asking you to help them transform into their favourite book character by Thursday, March 2. Time is of the essence and you only have three days to make it happen. Harry now carried a large cage that held a beautiful snowy owl, fast asleep with her head under her wing."World Book Day 2023 takes place on the 2nd of March, so if your child’s school is taking part, browse our fun collection of costumes and accessories based on popular book characters. World Book Day is celebrated in schools across the UK, often with lots of book-themed events and fancy dress. So, whether they’re a fan of all things Disney, the wizarding world of Harry Potter, or superheroes from their beloved comic books–our World Book Day range has tons of options that’ll bring stories to life. If you're not feeling handy with a sewing kit or you haven't got anything suitable to repurpose, it might be easier to hit the shops and buy a ready-made costume. Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. We headed to Wolstanton Retail Park to see what was available in Asda, B&M and Matalan - Marks and Spencer doesn't sell costumes - with just a few days to spare before the big day. Asda There was a small stand of costumes near the entrance in Asda, although most of these seemed to be sized age 5 to 6 and some of them didn't quite hit the mark for World Book Day.