So World Book Day is upon us. On Thursday 3rd March, most of us will be up at the crack of dawn getting our little ones dressed up in Roald Dahl-inspired costumes before the school run.
There are plenty of crafty mums out there that have the imagination and skills to create brilliantly extravagant costumes that children love to wear. Not so in my house. I’m very lucky to have been donated a costume this year or else Dexter would be wrapped head to toe in tin foil with holes purely to see and breathe. He wouldn’t know why of course, but I’d be telling everyone at the school gate that my walking chunk of metal is in fact the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz.
Yep, tens of thousands of us are just too busy to sit there sewing when the kids have gone to bed. I’m not ashamed whatsoever to say I buy all the kids costumes from retailers. Be that Halloween, World Book Day, or even just treats when the kids deserve it. The reality is that my two LOVE to dress up. In fact, the only times they’ll really attempt to dress themselves is when a costume is involved. Regularly I’ll nip to the loo, come back and find my wee man & baby girl have transformed into Spiderman and Batman.
Roald Dahl Fantastic Mr Fox Costume £17.99 / Crocodile Costume £13.99 / Roald Dahl Willy Wonka Costume £22.99 / Roald Dahl BFG Costume £24.99 / Robin Hood Costume £7.99 / Horrible Histories Sweep Costume £6.79
If you’re after a costume for World Book Day, Smiffys have some excellent options in a wide variety of sizes. I love their Roald Dahl and Where’s Wally? collections, yet there are also policemen, nurses and wild west costumes if you’re child has other characters in mind. Right now, Craig is reading (somewhat ambitiously) Treasure Island to Dexter, so a pirate would have been perfect!
Deluxe Prince Charming Costume with Hat & Mask £12.99 / Horrible Histories Georgian Girl Costume £6.79 / Pink Pirate Girl Costume £16.99 / Where’s Wally? Wenda Child’s Costume £23.99 / Star Fairy Costume £21.99 / Busby Guard Costume £9.99 / Deluxe Cowgirl Costume £9.99 / Deluxe Hatter Costume £12.99 / Candy Creator Costume £5.29
If you’re after a costume, Smiffys have them by the bucketload. As well as a fabulous array of kids costumes, you’ll also find adult skins and deluxe costumes for every occasion. Check them out at Smiffys.com or follow them on social media for regular competitions & dress-up inspiration.
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Win a Child’s Costume from Smiffys in time for World Book Day
Yeah, yeah, yeah Gemma, I’m sold! Tell me about the comp! Well it couldn’t be simpler - just follow the instructions in the below rafflecopter and you could win a costume of your choice (up to the value of £50). Be quick though as this is a flash comp in order that the winner will receive their prize in time for World Book Day. You have until Sunday 28th February - so get entering!
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