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. While it may seem a tad daunting - creating an entire new look for your little one within the next three days - with a touch of imagination, a dash of parenting magic and a few staple cupboard items, you can easily pull something together using what you already have at home.

There's also a blue Horrid Henry outfit for fans of the popular book series, as well as a costume from David Walliams' Billionaire Boy. If your child is a Marvel fan, then why not treat them to a Spider-Man costume? Argos World Book Day 2023 takes place on the 2nd of March, so if your child’s school is taking part, browse our fun collection of costumes and accessories based on popular book characters. World Book Day is celebrated in schools across the UK, often with lots of book-themed events and fancy dress. So, whether they’re a fan of all things Disney, the wizarding world of Harry Potter, or superheroes from their beloved comic books–our World Book Day range has tons of options that’ll bring stories to life. If you're not feeling handy with a sewing kit or you haven't got anything suitable to repurpose, it might be easier to hit the shops and buy a ready-made costume. We headed to Wolstanton Retail Park to see what was available in Asda, B&M and Matalan - Marks and Spencer doesn't sell costumes - with just a few days to spare before the big day. AsdaWhile many parents will have been organised and sorted this out during half term last week, there may be some people who are still in need of an easy last minute outfit that will pass muster with the kids and not break the bank.

From the children's classic story by Eric Carle, this adorable Caterpillar costume is bound to turn heads in the playground. There was a small stand of costumes near the entrance in Asda, although most of these seemed to be sized age 5 to 6 and some of them didn't quite hit the mark for World Book Day. Your little one (with a raggedy oversized t shirt and tights) can be transformed into King Arthur, or Sir Lancelot, or Prince Charming, or Queen Guinevere, or Brienne of Tarth with just a few snips of those scissors. Use clothes from their wardrobe

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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. That's why we've rounded up everything you need to know for World Book Day 2023 and all the costume ideas that come with it. When is World Book Day 2023?