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That's why we've rounded up everything you need to know for World Book Day 2023 and all the costume ideas that come with it. When is World Book Day 2023? These World Book Day costumes are not only simple to make but also budget-friendly, using everyday household items plus a few craft staples you likely already have on hand.

Frantically running around last minute trying to come up with some homemade costume ideas because you completely forgot about it whilst juggling the 50 other things you've got going on (no? Just us then). Another classic children's character, Peter Pan is the boy who never grew up. 19. James and the Giant Peach

Get some hair gel for Tintin's quiff or pin in place, a blue jumper with a white shirt underneath and brown trousers and use a stuffed dog for Snowy - simple. 14. Fantastic Mr Fox

Everyone must have read the Very Hungry Caterpillar when they were younger. The story of a small caterpillar who eats everything in sight before becoming a butterfly has been a staple for generations. It's also an easy costume to make that looks like you've put a little thought and effort into it. Probably the easiest of all the Road Dahl costumes. Get out that orange face paint and some white overalls and you're sorted. 22. Aliens Love Underpants Your little one (with a raggedy oversized t shirt and tights) can be transformed into King Arthur, or Sir Lancelot, or Prince Charming, or Queen Guinevere, or Brienne of Tarth with just a few snips of those scissors. Use clothes from their wardrobeWant more no-fuss, no-sew costume ideas? Have a look at our dress-up hints and tips for Nativity plays, Halloween, historical dressing up and Roald Dahl costumes.