Book Week 2017 ideas for a last-minute costume for your child

IF you’re struggling with costume ideas for kids for Book Week parades - and can’t face another year of wands and lightening scars - we’ve got you covered.

IT’S that time of the year again, when you’re reminded suddenly that the kids need a Book Week costume.

And if you’re struggling to think of an idea that’s not Harry Potter, we’ve got you covered for some last-minute book week costumes that are just as magical.

This year’s book week is August 19 to 26.

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Fantastic Mr or Mrs Fox

You might be able to whip this one up with clothes already lying about the house and a quick scissors-to-paper fox mask. It might be trickier finding Mrs Fox’s yellow dress with red spots, however.

Matilda

Roald Dahl’s young heroine made being smart cool. Get your child excited about books with this easy-peasy costume.

Where’s Wally

Wally is an unforgettable character with easily recognisable outfit.

Diary of a Minecraft Zombie

Stick some coloured paper squares on a cardboard box and a character from Minecraft emerges.

Captain Underpants

With underwear pulled up over the pants, the costume could be either Captain Underpants or Superman. Either way it’s a superhero.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

Charlotte’s Web

Everyone’s favourite spider makes a great last-minute costume addition.

Goosebumps Slappyworld

Does your child prefer to opt for something that might frighten his friends? This one is for the parents with killer make-up skills.

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