Start with a stripey jumper. It can be the start of many an easy costume including Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx, Where's Wally, or Horrid Henry. We’re starting of our list of Alice in Wonderland costume ideas with no other than sweet Alice. She’s always had such a curious mind and loves to go out exploring, especially to places she knows she shouldn’t! On a bright and sunny day, she wanders off alongside the riverbank to escape from boredom where she encounters the white rabbit. Of course, Alice being Alice follows him straight down the hole into Wonderland. Make a simple mask. Paper plates are great for making simple masks. You can turn your child into pretty much any World Book Day character they fancy with a little crafting. Top tip: when making the top of the crown, try to keep the edges as lined up as possible as it will make it easier to glue onto the bottom. White Rabbit. “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late!”

Following suit on the Halloween theme, this Mad Hatter turns into Bad Hatter for one night. For one night only he’s out to change up the entire tea party game. Alice won’t know what to expect when she arrives and meets Bad Hatter for the first time. She must tread with caution, as he’s more evil than ever and you never know what’s inside the tea and cake! This Bad Hatter just needs a touch of makeup and blood and he’ll make the perfect character for that gothic fairy-tale occasion. Team up with Dark Alice as you become the devious duo that stopped the evil queen! It’s a great couples costume idea.

Fantastic Mr Fox Costume

Don’t be alarmed if a gang of mini Matildas or Gruffalos cross your path on Thursday 5 March. No, it’s not Halloween, it’s WorldBookDay, a global celebration of kids’ storybooks. If you haven’t made your child’s costume yet, don’t panic! Inspired by this summer’s landmark exhibition Alice: Curiouser and Curiouser, we’ve come up with 5 fail-safe costume designs, based on characters from Lewis Carroll’s much-loved classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

If you're after more book-smart ideas on how to make easy World Book Day costumes, we've got you covered! Here are just some of our vital tips for making easy and affordable costumes for World Book Day: Look through EVERYONE'S wardrobes. Dad's tie may make a great Penny Crayon costume and an apron could be fashioned into an Alice in Wonderland dress. Alice in Wonderland costumes are great for Disney themed parties, World Book Day, birthday parties and countless other occasions. Alice themed tea party anyone? If you’re looking for inspiration for Alice in Wonderland costumes, continue reading below, and dive deep into our rabbit hole of ideas.Hello, and welcome to our enchanting guide of Alice in Wonderland costume ideas! This Tim Burton favourite is an all-round family classic that’ll make us fall in love with some of the characters all over the again (apart from the evil Queen of Hearts, of course!) Join Alice on her adventures into Wonderland where things get curiouser and curiouser by the minute, encountering the maddest hatter in the land and a floating Cheshire cat with the largest grin ever to be seen. Disney characters can have some simple and easy-to-copy outfits, and most of them are based on books. Top tip: make sure you give the glue enough time to dry. Mad-Hatter. “Have you guessed the riddle yet?”

On her way into Wonderland, she drinks potions to make her smaller, to be able to fit into tiny spaces. She also meets some eccentric characters along the way. Just remember: read the instructions on all food and drink clearly, otherwise, who knows what may happen...

Billionaire Boy Costume

Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. 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.