That's why we've rounded up everything you need to know for World Book Day 2023 and all the costume ideas that come with it. When is World Book Day 2023? These World Book Day costumes are not only simple to make but also budget-friendly, using everyday household items plus a few craft staples you likely already have on hand. Everyone must have read the Very Hungry Caterpillar when they were younger. The story of a small caterpillar who eats everything in sight before becoming a butterfly has been a staple for generations. It's also an easy costume to make that looks like you've put a little thought and effort into it.

While they are drying, cut four strips that are roughly 1.5 inches wide. If you're making this for an older child, the strips will need to be longer. Next up: ears. This was a job for my glue gun. I literally glued squares of felt on to both sides of pieces of card that I had cut into big ear shapes. I also glued tabs in loops on to the card, wrapping them around a hairband. I finished by handsewing some little stitches on the tabs to tighten their grip on the hairband.

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Because, obviously you and your kids absolutely love World Book Day - and all the amazing literary costumes that come with it. But, it can be hard to know where to start with so many ideas out there... Finally, cut out two holes around the side of the ears and join your trunk using the elasticated string.

You won't have to go to Infinity or beyond to make your kid a great Buzz Lightyear costume this World Book Day, you just need this easy-to-follow guide! Top tips for making World Book Day costumes Greg Heffley, the main character from the much loved Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney, is a favourite for World Book Day.

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Caitlin Bradley, 7, decided to dress up as Irish professional boxer Katie Taylor after reading about her in Girls Play Too. Jacqui Hurley’s book highlights the achievements of Irish sportswomen.