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.

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

How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

TOOTHLESS (or any of the dragons)

• Dragon mask
• Tail
• Wings

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

Etta and the Octopus by Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Andrew Joyner

ETTA

• Bunny ears
• Orange shirt
• Jeans
• Octopus plush toy

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

Unicorn Boy by Dave Roman

BRIAN

• Brown shirt
• Blue pants
• Sneakers
• Unicorn horn headband

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

Wurrtoo by Tylissa Elisara, illustrated by Dylan Finney

WURRTOO

• Beige shirt
• Orange shorts
• Green backpack
• Brown hat
• Sandals