World Book Day is so much fun for little ones and parents alike. But we know every adult can relate to the stress of pulling a fancy-dress outfit together at the last minute… So this year, we’ve done the hard work for you with our edit of easy World Book Day outfit ideas. The best bit? Each idea is full of clothes they can wear again so you can get your money’s worth. Keep reading to find everything you need in one place, thank us later.
World Book Day Outfit Idea 1: The Swan Princess
A swan tiara, sparkly swanny bag and floral party dress is all Princess Odette needs. We’ve sewn extra tulle into the skirt of this dress so it’s extra fun to twirl in! They’ll love wearing this for World Book Day, at birthday parties and beyond.
World Book Day Outfit Idea 2: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Quick and cute, pair this striped cotton sundress with strawberry sunnies and ta-da! You have one very hungry caterpillar on your hands (and you can pack both these pieces in their suitcase for your summer holidays later)!
World Book Day Outfit Idea 3: The Tiger Who Came To Tea
A Tiger tee for The Tiger Who Came To Tea. Pair with a splash of face paint, a cupcake in their lunchbox and their best roar for max impact.
World Book Day Outfit Idea 4: Guess How Much I Love You
Turn them into Little Nutbrown Hare with accessories they’ll love to the moon and back. With a rabbit-ear hair band, bunny backback, hoody and a pair of jeans – this outfit is adorable and no-bunny can tell us otherwise. Just fill their backpack with books and off they hop!
When is World Book Day 2023?
World Book Day is on Thursday 2nd March 2023
What is World Book Day?
World Book Day was created by UNESCO in 1995 to celebrate books and reading. 100 countries around the world mark it – and the day has become an essential calendar fixture for schools too! We love how it creates an opportunity to celebrate reading for fun and gives children autonomy in their book choices!
What is the World Book Day theme 2023?
This year the theme for World Book Day is all about making it your World Book Day – a celebration of our children’s individuality!
Feeling inspired? Feed their curiosity (or adorn your own coffee table) with something from our edit of Bookspeed books.