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If you’re looking for World Book Day costume ideas, we’re brimming with plenty of World Book Day costume ideas for you. But before we turn the page and start this beautiful story of dress-up and creativity, let’s have a quick reminder of what World Book Day is:
World Book Day is a charity event, founded by UNESCO. They believe that when children foster a love of reading for pleasure, it’s the biggest indicator of their future success. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April 1995 and continues to be recognized on that day.
2 Paper plates
Hot Glue Gun
Paint brush
1 Skewer (Could also use popsicle sticks, Chop sticks, or a stick from outside.)
White, mint, black, and gold acrylic paint
Scissors
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Red T-shirt (x2 one for each ‘Thing’)
Plate or lid to draw around
Black fabric pen or felt tip pen
White fabric paint. You will also need your iron to seal the fabric paint
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Large piece of cardboard (or Elmer’s tri-fold board in royal blue)
Scissors
Ruler
Sharpie or paint marker
Acrylic paint (white and blue) with a brush
Duct tape in blue
Pencil
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What You Will Need:
Pink and blue tulle (Stiff tulle is best)
Headbands
Ribbon
Flowers – if you have extra time, try making your own felt flowers
Glue gun & glue sticks
Felt (I used felt circles but you can trim instead)
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What You Will Need:
royal blue crew neck, long-sleeved tee
royal blue ball cap (here’s a great option)
sun yellow felt
costume dog ears, or brown felt (some great costume ears)
spray glue, or yellow thread
fabric scissors
Velcro