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Probably Roald Dahl's most emulated World Book Day character is Matilda - the little girl with special powers and a love of books. If you've already got a princess or character costume, there's usually a book character there somewhere - like Devon Birkett, who dressed up last year as Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile and his sister Paige, who went as Belle from Beauty and the Beast. And you don't need much to make it work. A denim dress, denim shorts and tights, or dungarees will do the job. Finish it off with a red hair ribbon and a copy of the book and you're there.

Another easy one is Angelina Ballerina. Many little girls already have a tutu or ballet costume at home so it could be an easy and cost free option. 101 Dalmatians The main thing needed here is straw! Grab some wellies and hats and stuff them with straw and your half way there. Sophie is a very simple character to recreate. All you need is pyjamas or a nightie, some glasses and your own tub of 'sweet dreams' and you've got your very own orphan. Think about sleepwear - Pyjamas and nighties can work for all sorts of costumes, like The Darlings from Peter Pan or Sophie from The BFG. And it's incredibly simple to pull off. All you need is a denim dress, skirt or shorts, teamed with a pair of tights and a cardigan and finish it off with a red hair ribbon and be sure to grab a book as a prop! Bruce BogtrotterDevon Birkett dressed up as Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile and Paige Birkett as Belle from Beauty and the Beast, both from Walkden (Image: UGC MEN)

Get the face paints out. Book characters can easily come to life with cute painted faces. Think The Tiger Who Came to Tea or the Cheshire Cat. Three-year-old Laurence Lowrey pulled it off brilliantly last year and you can do the same with just a white top and a whole lot of cake. Shouldn't be too difficult persuading your child to eat cake for breakfast now should it!

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Once you've finished making your DIY Halloween costume, why not post a picture in our forum and share with other parents? If you view theirs too, you're sure to get an idea or two! She takes on many guises, the Olympian shot putter among them, and a theme taken by Diane Richardson's daughter. This year, Halloween still might not be quite like normal, thanks to the pandemic. But there are still loads of ways to have fun and make the most of the day. Most of these costumes can be made using things you already have lying around the house; so even if you're only starting on October 31st and have nothing prepared, we've got you! Many of our ideas can be thrown together in mere minutes! Adapt a PE or sports kit, or their school uniform - think Football Academy for sports kit, Harry Potter and St Trinian's for the uniform.