WORLD Book Day is on March 1 and is the annual celebration of reading which encourages kids to put down their phones and computers and pick up a book.
Celebrated for more than 20 years, World Book Day sees authors; illustrators and readers alike celebrate literature and dress up as their favourite characters - and here are some easy options for your child.
Last minute World Book Day costume ideas
Re-use Halloween costumes
Old Halloween costumes could seriously help you out.
Spider costumes can make a for a great Charlotte from Charlotte’s Web or you can recycle a pointy hat for the Worst Witch.
Props are your friend
A simple prop can make a huge difference.
For example, stick your son in a pair of cords and send him on his way with a piece of card with “Wonka’s Golden Ticket” printed on it and you have an instant Charlie and the Chocolate Factory costume.
Go for the fairy-tale
Fairy-tale characters are can be pretty easy to create.
If your daughter has a red dress, add a red scarf to turn her into Little Red Riding Hood, while a blue dress partnered with a white apron can make a super-quick Alice in Wonderland.
Go for Mary Poppins
A simple white blouse paired with black skirt, hat and umbrella = Mary Poppins in a jiffy.
Where’s Wally
A pair of oversized glasses paired with a stripped jumper and bobble hat makes for a super quick Where’s Wally.
Use their uniform
If things get pretty desperate, perhaps try using your child's school uniform as the costume.
By adding accessories or tweaking how they wear it, you can transform the outfit into a Hogwarts or St Trinian’s style uniform.
More inspired/funny World Book Day costumes
This clever parent used the opportunity of having two kids to dress up as character's from Dodie Smith's novel.
While the older child is dressed as Cruella de Vil, the younger one gets the fun dalmation costume.
For fans of 101 Dalmations, this is a brilliant option - although let's hope the tears are just from getting in character.
If you really have no time, then you can even grab inspiration from shopping manuals, according to this parent.
You may win some laughs from fellow lazy parents, but the children look less impressed.
Perhaps make sure you plan your kid's costume in advance, to avoid them having to take an appliance to school.
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If your child is a Potter fan, then you'll love this option from Tesco... and it only costs £15.
Or check out Primark's £12 costumes, from Willy Wonka to Alice in Wonderland.
Last year Sun readers sent in their brilliant World Book Day photos, with kids dressed as every character from Dennis the Menace to... Joey Essex.
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