School is back in session and that means all the school activities you’re involved in are just beginning too! Nothing says “parent involvement” like a school dress-up day, right? Between school spirit and silly dress-up days, there’s usually a costume thrown in there somewhere too! When it comes to easy book character costumes, we’re here to help you out!
Many schools have started replacing traditional Halloween costumes and parties with book character dress-up days and even if your kids are totally on board, there’s still work to be done! These 15 easy kid costumes will earn you bonus points with your kids and you’ll earn an A+ in creativity (even if you borrowed the creative idea, we won’t tell!).
Whether you’re a talented seamstress or more handy with a glue gun, there’s an option here for every crafting ability!
Easy Book Character Costumes for Halloween or School Dress Up Days
Peter Pan's shadow, or just a regular Peter Pan costume too! If your child loves this quirky book series this no-sew costume couldn't be easier to make! This Mary Poppins costume is practically perfect in every way! Ready for a Quidditch match? How fun! Yes, this is a television show, but there are books too! Have a Cricut? You can use it for this fun costume! Don't have a Cricut? You can copy the ideas with paint! Hard to beat a classic book character like this one! If your kids are into Dr. Seuss there is no shortage of fun ideas! How adorable are these costumes from this well-loved book! If your child loves The BFG, they might love dressing up as him too! Another class Dr. Seuss character kids will love to become! Perfect for any frontier story especially Laura Ingalls Wilder from Little House on the Prairie! This costume couldn't be easier to make! Percy Jackson fans, this one is perfect! A little more advanced (this one requires a sewing machine), but it's worth a look if you've got the sewing skills!DIY Easy Book Character Costumes
DIY Peter Pan's Shadow Costume
DIY Dog Man Costume
DIY Mary Poppins Costume
DIY Harry Potter Quidditch Robes
DIY Sheriff Callie Halloween Costume
Pete the Cat Kid’s Costume
Fox in Socks Costume
Dr. Seuss Inspired Mr. Brown Costume
Shh! We Have a Plan Halloween Costume
BFG Costume
DIY Lorax Costume
DIY Pioneer Dress
Percy Jackson Costume
Alice in Wonderland Costume
Originally published August 21, 2019