Dog Man: World Book Day 2020

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Hello Yellow - 80 Books to Help Children Nurture Good Mental Health and Support With Anxiety and Wellbeing - Believe it or not, before it became a famous animation, 101 Dalmatians began as a children's novel (which was first published in 1956). How fun is this Willy Wonka costume? Plus, what better way to celebrate World Book Day than with a nod to the great Roald Dahl? Armistice Day: A Collection of Remembrance - Spark Interest and Educate Children about Historical Moments

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Do your kids love these hilarious Dog Man comics? As this is his favorite book character, this was the perfect option for him to choose as a cute costume for the school book fair. Find an old hat and pair it with a blue duffel coat, red wellies and a DIY 'Please look after me' label. One day, due to his stinky nature, a cop tells Dog Man that he needs a bath. Dog Man then runs away, due to the fact that he hates baths. The cops search all over the city, but Dog Man is nowhere to be seen. Dog Man in hiding, discovers that Petey had escaped, which made him feel guilty. Dog Man searched for Petey and found his hideout. But Petey had been waiting with a hose, and said: "it's bath time". Dog Man dug a hole to get away from him, but Petey just followed him. Dog Man dug under the zoo, and came up to the skunk cage. The skunks sprayed on him, and Dog Man ran away, and Petey hates the smell and holds his nose and runs away in disgust. Petey gets caught in a cop's net and goes to jail. Dog Man takes a bath and is clean for the first time.Disney characters can have some simple and easy-to-copy outfits, and most of them are based on books. Grab a blue shirt, jumper or cardigan, along with some brown trousers and a dollop of hair gel, and there you have it – a fantastically easy Tintin costume. Customise an old summer dress, add a pair of red shoes and hey presto - your child is transformed into Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. If your little girl loves dressing up as a Princess with a bit of punch, then have a look at our guide for making a Rapunzel costume for World Book Day.

Dog Man: World Book Day 2020 (Paperback) Dav Pilkey (author)

We've collected over 100 of our favourite costumes from all over the web, as well as from our Netmums members, to bring you the ultimate list of easy outfits for you to try with your kids. With a green hoody, green trousers, and a splash of face paint, along with a little DIY crafting, this easy dress-up idea looks absolutely brilliant.

From Matilda and The BFG to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, here are 26 easy costume ideas for your kids – ideal for World Book Day and they'll come in handy if your school's doing Roald Dahl Day, too! View gallery Add some face paint and you have an adorable Dog Man! The perfect costume to celebrate your favorite character! 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: As we gear up to celebrate your kids' favourite stories on World Book Day, browse our mega list of book-inspired costume ideas, from old classics to new faves.

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If you want to attempt an easier version, cut a tree shape out of a large piece of card and paint it brown for your child to carry. 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.The Horrid Henry book series has been around since the 90s, but still remains a popular World Book Day costume choice. You won't have to go to Infinity or beyond to make your kid a great Buzz Lightyear costume this World Book Day, you just need this easy-to-follow guide! Top tips for making World Book Day costumes Think about sleepwear - Pyjamas and nighties can work for all sorts of costumes, like The Darlings from Peter Pan or Sophie from The BFG. 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. Similar to making a patchwork quilt, you could sew together old baby clothes to make this colourful costume even more memorable.

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If you're feeling adventurous, you could also make your own using red fabric for the cape, blue trousers and a top, plus a makeshift S emblem for the chest area. Plus, don’t forget to add a curl in the middle of the forehead before your mini superhero leaves the house to save the world! 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. Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. A simple cotton dress and a cardie along with a pile of books and your child is transformed into Roald Dahl's Matilda. Dav (originally Dave) hit upon the current spelling of his name when a label maker used to create name tags refused to print the letter “e.” Though the spelling has changed, the pronunciation is the same.If you love getting creative with patchwork, an Elmer the elephant costume will be lots of fun to make. 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. Looking for more inspo? Why not try these favourite books for young kids, or swap ideas in our Forum: Related articles If your little one loves comics and superheroes, a Superman costume would be an amazing choice for World Book Day. Mask and hoodie costumes are perfect for super simple last-minute costumes, especially for days like World Book Day!