Book Week 2025 costume guide: Bring the magic of reading to life

To take it a step further, No One Likes A Fart is great book to read with your class, followed by discussions around self-worth, respect and acceptance.  Walking Together is a beautiful way of teaching children about The Uluru Statement from the Heart. So this Book Week, Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat headband don’t stress about the costume, and don’t worry about what the other mums or dads are sewing or buying. It’s a small action, but anything you can to do help establish a culture of reading in the family helps establish reading for pleasure as a normalised behaviour.
The detachable cape attaches to the back of the dress with velcro tabs, comes in sheer and features printed glittery snowflakes scattering and along the hem are glittery blue and silver printed designs. Put on a pair of magical shoes to match this beautiful dress and embrace the magic within you. Step out of a fairytale and into the real world with this gorgeous Girl from Oz Deluxe Womens Plus Size Costume. Made perfectly for curvaceous women, this costume is all one piece with an attached white shirt, dress piece and sash to tie around the waist that features real buttons! The dress and sash are made in a blue and white chequered gingham print.

It sucks to be the kid who shows up in school uniform when everyone else is in a dazzling costume. And before you panic about making a costume on your own, check out our range ofgirls and boys costumesfor Book Week. Hop into character with the Deluxe Adult Kangaroo Animal Set by Sweidas Party! Perfect for Australia Day, Book Week, or any themed event, this set includes a detailed kangaroo mask, plush tail, and a coordinating collar—everything you need to become Australia’s most iconic marsupial.
Dorothy's beloved companion, Toto, in an orange plastic woven basket. Small soft toy Toto with scruffy fur and his pink tongue hanging out. Compact and lightweight - measures 12cm / 5in high,  10cm / 4in wide and 17cm / 7in deep. This officially licensed Harry Potter Wand is modelled right off the movie. Measuring 35cm / 13.5in long, it is dark brown textured plastic.
If you’re jumping at this idea, Street Library Australia has some handy tips for setting up and building your own free library. For school-aged children, the framework highlights the importance of learning through play, leisure and recreation. The EYLF highlights the importance of a holistic approach to learning, where play-based experiences and intentional teaching foster children’s growth.

As well as being a fun movie popping with colour, Barbie communicates empowering messages we can incorporate into social emotional learning, such as self-esteem and self-acceptance. You can also find a bunch of Barbie storybooks from Kmart or Dymocks to add to your reading corner. Have you seen a great film recently with an even better message for kids? Chances are there might even be a book based on it, or the movie was adapted from a book that you could read in the classroom.
Finish off your Harry Potter costume with these officially licensed Harry Potter Value Glasses without Lenses. These lightweight glasses have a lightweight plastic frame and no lenses. Elevate your celebration with Partyrama Group, your one-stop destination for parties and costumes. If your Hogwarts letter of acceptance never arrived, you can still look the part in this Harry Potter Classic Ravenclaw Adult Robe.

Team up with high school pals; Wonder Woman, Supergirl and Catwoman as you not only help save the day but battle your way through the up and downs of high school. Discover kooky lands full of ‘Whos’, ‘Things’, another ‘Thing’ and more characters from the Dr Seuss books. With characters like the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch, you will be sure to delve into a world of quirky quotes that will stick with you for years. Are you a cat with a hat looking for a Cat in the Hat costume? If you’ve always wanted to know how to dress up as Dr Seuss characters then CostumeBox has the answers for you.
While the book is visually beautiful to read, it also communicates important messages about teaching kids to share with others to help build happy friendships. Creating a culture of reading in school can help children fall in love with reading, where children read books they choose themselves for their own pleasure. These children were playing but they were also learning; it was an opportunity to improvise scenes based on a novel they loved to read, and to celebrate this reading across the school. In fact, a vast body of research evidence shows what’s crucial to building a love of reading is allowing children the time and freedom to read what interests them. In the scramble for costumes, which can add to the work of already stressed parents and carers, the point of Book Week – for kids to fall in love with reading – can get lost. But, hey, the kids love parading around the school and I love having a yearly collection of Book Week pics to add to the kids’ scrapbooks that I will one day get around to making.
An Aussie classic it is hard to overlook the beloved Mem Fox classic, Possum Magic. Costumebox.com.au has a ready-to-go possum costume for $59.99 that comes complete with a starry apron. This adorable costume features a black and white spotted onesie with a collar and bell, and a dog hood to complete the look. Travers, Mary Poppins was originally a series of eight books released from 1934 to 1988. These stories are timeless classics with a valuable reminders that we can teach our kids – that empathy,  kindness and a positive attitude are what matter in the end.

Grab your basket of delicious treats for your Grandma in the woods and keep your eyes peeled for the lurking big bad wolf. It’s that time of year again when Aussie teachers are madly sewing, gluing and building their Book Week costumes – it’s basically Halloween in August, and we’re all for it. Book Week, held by The Children’s Book Council of Australia , is a perfect opportunity to collectively celebrate a love of literacy and bring characters from your students’ favourite books to life.
Celebrate some of his most iconic characters with easy costumes that will be instantly recognisable to his enthusiastic fanbase, aka everyone. You could even bring your own pail to make your own gooey, chewy stew. Step into the enchanting world of imagination with Discount Party Warehouse, your go-to destination for all things Book Week! Every year, Book Week unveils a new theme, capturing the hearts and minds of children and igniting their love for reading.

All you’ll need is an old brown dress, some fabric or paper alphabet letters and some leaves to top it off. Step by step instructions to make it super easy for children and adults alike to construct. A coloured and black and white colour-your-own printable mask.
In recognition of this special day, we invite you to support the Indigenous Literacy Foundation by exploring their online shop and purchasing a book pack. Audio books are a great way to engage young readers, especially those who are still developing their reading skills. They can be enjoyed at home, in the car, or even during a walk in the park.