Easy last minute World Book Day 2018 costume ideas: From Tintin to Matilda

THE prospect of coming up with World Book Day costumes for the kids fills many parents with dread.

Social media has lit up over recent days with mums and dads venting their frustrations ahead of the annual celebration which sees youngsters expected to dress as their favourite character from fiction.

A child dresses as Wally for World Books DayCredit: Alamy

They’ve been complaining that the event leaves them stressed out and skint.

But that should hopefully be avoided if you choose one of these no-stress costumes.

Dreamt up by artventurers they feature simple outfits that will please the fussiest of bookworms.

Though, if you need help coming up with an outfit for The Boy In The Dress you might be beyond help...

1. Room On The Broom

The cherished Julia Donaldson classic features a witch who keeps picking up passengers

You need: Witches hat and a purple dress - check the dressing up box for something left over for Halloween. Could double as the Worst Witch Too.

2. Charlie Bucket

Gene Hackman played Willy Wonka in the 1971 version of Roald Dahl's novel

You need: Blue jumper and grey school trousers and a bar of chocolate.

3. Matilda

The much-loved Roald Dahl novel Matilda tells the story of a little girl with magical powers who loves readingCredit: Quentin Blake

You need: A blue dress with a red ribbon in hair and a bundle of books.

4. Harry And His Bucketful Of Dinosaurs

The outfit hack for this book loved by pre-schoolers couldn't be easier

You need: Normal clothes and a plastic bucket brimming with dinosaur toys.

5. 101 Dalmations

A 101 Dalmations outfit requires little more than a white T-shirt and a black penCredit: Disney Channel

You need: A white T-shirt to draw black spots on - and if you're feeling adventurous a bit of face paining too.

6. Tintin

The adventures of Tintin have been enchanting generations of kids since first appearing in 1929

You need: A blue jumper and brown trousers and hair gel to make a quiff.

7. Angelina Ballerina

The Angelina Ballerina series of books concern a mouse who is training to become a ballerinaCredit: ITV

You need: A tutu and eye pencil to draw on some whiskers.

8. Polar Express

The Polar Express has become a much-loved part of Christmas for children the world overYou need: Just pyjamas and a dressing gown.

Here's six World Book Day costume ideas that you can make at home with your kids

9. Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist is one of Charles Dickens' most well-loved characters

You need: Brown clothes, a bowl and a dirty face.

10. The Boy In The Dress

The Boy In The Dress was TV funnyman David Walliams' first book

You need: Do you really have to ask?

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