Book Week 2025 Dress Up Ideas

When a dingo decides to make a stew out of the wombat he has caught, he gets all sorts of helpful suggestions from different animals from the outback. Luckily for the wombat, the ideas do not end up making the stew better! A fun book by Marcia Vaughan and illustrated by Pamela Lofts to read out aloud in different accents for each character and also know the different animals living in Australia. Roar your way into a Book Week party dressed  up as a dragon. You can find affordable dragon costumes at our costume store. If you are interested in making your own dragon costume, check out the instructions here.
The back of the flags also features different fun and colourful patterns too. Combine with our range of Bluey party supplies including party cups, party plates, tablecovers and more. For a great birthday theme check out our Bluey Scene Setter with Photo Props Pack of 16. Featuring a pack of 12 cardstock photo props with plastic handles School Book Week accessories and attached with cutouts of fun Bluey themed pictures, plus a 4 piece plastic bluey scene setter. For more check out our Bluey party supply range including favours, tableware, and decorations for a coordinated look. See our Bluey Postcard Invitations Pack of 8 to invite your little one's friends to their birthday party.

That's why we've curated a collection of cheap Book Week costumes that won't break the bank. Our costumes are designed to be affordable without compromising on quality or creativity. From superheroes to princesses and everything in between, we've got a range of outfits that will help you transform into your favourite book characters without spending a fortune.
A perfect read-aloud picture book that captures Magoo's energy and emotion in every line. Celebrate 100 years of Australia’s legendary larrikin and longest-running comic strip, Ginger Meggs! All you need to dress as Ginger is a white t-shirt and black vest, red pants, red hair and a toy dog and/or toy monkey.
Heaven Costumes stands apart as an Australian-owned and operated destination for book week dress-up ideas. We pride ourselves on offering a wide range, rapid dispatch times and competitive pricing. Whether you’re after simple book week costumes,book week outfit ideas, or last-minute solutions, we have you covered.

Our collection features costumes for kids and adults, inspired by beloved characters from classics like Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan. A book week costume is a great way to get kids excited about reading. One popular book week costume idea is Pippi Longstocking.
Let your child’s imagination run wild with a Where the Wild Things Are costume. A fuzzy onesie, a crown, and some ferocious facial makeup will transform them into the king or queen of the wild things. To complete the process, please click the link in the email we just sent you.

When it comes to spreading festive cheer and embodying the enchantment of the holiday season, nothing quite compares to the charm of our 'Elf Costumes & Accessories'. A delightful mix of whimsy and tradition, our collection is your ticket to embodying a true Christmas spirit. Every piece is fresh off Santa's workshop bench, ensuring you'll be the highlight of any Christmas gathering or themed event. If you are excited about taking part in a Book Week Adelaide parade or local library celebration, then you can find the perfect costume to wear from our  online costume store.
I personally think a pig nose would be the perfect finishing touch to this book character costume. There’s never going to be dressing up that I love more than a book character costume. Mario and Luigi costumes are similar, but slightly different.
A pair of yellow pants with yellow duck feet shoe covers and at the waist an elastic waistband. A felt mask with a printed image of Scrooge McDuck's face which includes white feathered face, large white eyes, a yellow beak and small pair of round glasses sitting on top of his beak. His name is Scrooge McDuck, who was first created in 1947 and is the uncle of your favourite Disney duck, Donald Duck.

This royal costume features a dark blue tunic with short puff sleeves attached to long sleeves, with a high collar and gold detailing down the front. There is a short dark red velour coat with fluffy white with black spots trim, a black belt, and a gold crown with Celtic detailing. Pair with your own trousers and grab yourself royal accessories from our kings and queens range. This School Girl Evacuee Girls Costume harks back to how kids used to dress in the World War lI era. This costume includes a flowery dress with an attached white shirt and grey tank top, a brown hat, a brown across-the-chest waist bag and a name tag. Be the outlaw of Sherwood forest and show your excellent archery skills in this Robin Hood Mens Costume.
For added authenticity, you could also try adding a wooden club. Why not dress up as Venus, the goddess of love and beauty from Greek mythology? You could wear a white dress and carry a gold necklace and earrings to represent her connection to the planet Venus. If you’re looking for a book week costume that is both classic and easy to put together, then Jack from “Jack and the Beanstalk” is the perfect choice for you.