Faeries, witches, dragons and all magical folk alike! That special time of year is upon us . . . it's almost Book Week!
Not to play favourites, but this year's 'Reading is Magic' theme has to be up there! If you're looking for some fun, easy and extra magical costume ideas for your own little folk, read on for a plethora of ideas! Be sure to check out our 2023 costume ideas for even more inspiration!
We can't wait to see all the wonderful stories come to life! Don't forget to tag @HachetteKidsANZ so we can experience the magic with you.
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The Nevermoor series by Jessica Townsend
MORRIGAN CROW
- Black dress
- Black shoes
- Umbrella
- Golden ‘W’ Wundrous Society pin
FENESTRA
- Grey cat ears
- Cat tail
- Your best scowl
JUPITER NORTH
- Suit
- Woollen scarf
- Boots
- Golden ‘W’ Wundrous Society pin
BOOKFIGHTERS
- Full-body jumpsuit
- Black boots
- Metal tank: backpack with vacuum hose coming out
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How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
TOOTHLESS (or any of the dragons)
- Dragon mask
- Tail
- Wings
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Hedgewitch by Skye McKenna
CASSIE MORGAN
- Black dress
- Black stockings
- Black shoes
- Wooden broomstick
Rainbow Magic series by Daisy Meadows
A RAINBOW MAGIC FAIRY
- Pick your favourite Rainbow Magic book, then put together an outfit and accessories to match the fairy!
- Magic wand
- Fairy wings
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Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Andrew Joyner
ETTA
- Bunny ears
- Orange shirt
- Jeans
- Octopus plush toy
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The Famous Five: Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton
JULIAN
- White shirt
- Denim vest
- Round spectacles
- Brown pants
DICK
- Striped shirt
- Tan shorts
- Blue sneakers
ANNE
- Red shirt
- Checkered dress
- Flower clip
- Striped or coloured stockings
- Ballet flats
GEORGE
- Blue jeans
- Yellow blouse
- Blue singlet top
- Wooden spoon paddle
TIMMY
- Dog plush toy
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Unicorn Boy by Dave Roman
BRIAN
- Brown shirt
- Blue pants
- Sneakers
- Unicorn horn headband
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The Beast Quest series by Adam Blade
TOM
- Blue dress shirt
- Light brown pants
- Boots
- Staff prop
ELENNA
- Blue shirt
- Light brown skirt
- Blue stockings
- Brown boots
- Green cape / jacket
- Headband
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Wurrtoo by Tylissa Elisara, illustrated by Dylan Finney
WURRTOO
- Beige shirt
- Orange shorts
- Green backpack
- Brown hat
- Sandals
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