World Book Day Costumes

My last day at school before I move to my Shiny New Job TM happily coincides with World Book Day, so I have been having some wee thinks about what costume to wear. I do like dressing up, but it's coupled with a fear that it's all a big trick and I will turn up dressed as a fool while everyone else is in regular clothes (like in Legally Blonde when she's like a bunny). But I think I'd feel more of a fool if I wasn't dressed up, so am going to go for it. Here are my ideas so far...

Where's Wally

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There he is! This is a simple but effective costume (apart from the bobble hat) but I think some others are going as Wally so I am thinking on...

A Famous Five-r

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I do love the F-F, they were my favourite books as a child. For this I figure I'd need a snazzy knitted jumper, some shorts, ankle socks and accessories such as a map, binoculars and some ginger beer (obvs). And I'd get to eat fifty million sandwiches and say 'rather!' all day. What a life. But I don't know if the kids of today would get it.

Winnie-the-Pooh

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I am rather drawn to this one as I want to shove a pillow down my tummy and eat Hunny. I have some bear ears, but am I going to be able to find yellow leggings?

Dora the Explorer

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This idea also appeals to me, it's simple but I think the children will recognise it. Just needs a pink tee, orange shorts (hmm), yellow socks and an awesome backpack. Plus explorer-y accessories.

Alice in Wonderland

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I have always wanted to dress up as Alice. Or the Cheshire Cat or the Mad Hatter or a playing card. This book lends itself so well to fancy dress. But I don't know if I'd be able to pull it off in time!

Dorothy

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Isn't she beautiful? Ok, I just want some ruby slippers. If I come across some in my Primark outing tomorrow, and a cute blue pinafore dress, I may just rock this look. Small Dog could be Toto in a basket.

Do you have any ideas for some groovy literary characters dressing up costumes? What would you dress as?

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