Children’s Book Themed Costumes
Just because you have memorized your favorite children’s books, doesn’t mean the fun is over. I am going to encourage you to have the most amazing and creative book themed costume parties all year long! Below is a list of amazing book themed costumes based on your favorite childhood book characters (for adults and kids too)!
Book Themed Costumes
First things first, here is a great list of last minute book themed costumes. Most of these take less than 30 minutes. You’re welcome.
Ladybug Girl
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Corduroy
Click HERE for the original book. Click HERE for the 50th anniversary book written by Viola Davis, Corduroy Takes a Bow. Click HERE for the DIY tutorial.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Lord of the Rings
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Gingerbread Girl
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
The Gruffalo
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Pinkalicious
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Curious George
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Strega Nona
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
How to Train your Dragon
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Fancy Nancy
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
I Spy
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Olivia
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
The Paper Bag Princess
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
We’re All Wonders
Click HERE for the book.
Mighty Girl Costumes
Every year, A Mighty Girl allows the public to upload their creative and adorable book themed costumes. Last year’s list had over 400. Check out the list HERE for inspiration.
Group or Family Costumes
Here are a few ideas for family members or a group of friends to dress up together!
Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Where The Wild Things Are
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the MAX costume HERE. Click to purchase the Wild Thing costume HERE.
Click HERE for DIY tutorial for Max costume.
Hey Diddle Diddle (need cat, dish, spoon, moon, cow)
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Three Blind Mice
Click HERE for the book. Click to purchase the costume HERE. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Charlotte’s Web
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Click HERE for the book. Click HERE for DIY tutorial.
We hope you hope you enjoy a book themed costume party this year! Be sure to tag me pictures of your costumes on my Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook pages so we can spread the book love!
As you are reading these books recommended above, be sure to check out my favorite read aloud strategies for turning the read aloud into magic!
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11/01/2017 @ 12:03 pm
I love your costume ideas!! What a great way to celebrate children’s books AND Halloween! Thanks so much for sharing at the #DiverseKidLit linky!
06/26/2017 @ 8:56 pm
I can’t get over some of these adorable costume ideas. I always think a little Gruffalo would be the cutest thing EVER.
06/27/2017 @ 9:00 pm
We are huge Gruffalo fans over here too! Do you plan costumes in advance or wait until closer to events since children tend to change their mind… a lot.:) Thanks for commenting Bailey!