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Children's costumes for World Book Day

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sofasogood Thu 28-Feb-13 20:15:38

Don't know if I'm on quite the forum for this question, but I'm in a panic because my daughter has asked me to make a costume for the 6 year-old GD for World Book Day next week. They have to go into school dressed as a character, apparently, and there's a prize. My daughter doesn't really care about this - she just doesn't want to have to do it herself! Granddaughter isn't bothered but may well be by the time the day comes around. Anybody done this or alternatively, got any ideas? I can use a sewing machine but I'm stumped about this. Ideas please?

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Deedaa Mon 04-Mar-13 21:30:49

Aaaaagh!!! Should have typed they're not their! Really must see about sorting out some photo's.

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Gorki Tue 05-Mar-13 09:43:28

Daughter has decided to send him as Jack(and the beanstalk -- with a little help from Tesco's ).They having been doing the story at school and the little chap just loves the Giant but as he is so tiny she thouught Jack would be more apprpriate.

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Deedaa Thu 07-Mar-13 21:32:33

One of my daughter's friends is doing Mrs. Tiggywinkle. I gather the prickles are requiring a bit of thought smile lovely idea though!

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annodomini Thu 07-Mar-13 22:02:45

GD was being Harry Potter. Given that she's a blonde, it must have been tricky.

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grannyactivist Fri 08-Mar-13 01:07:43

William, aged three, went to school as Burglar Bill today. Adorable.

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Bags Fri 08-Mar-13 01:33:32

Minibag's class have been reading a book in which the heroine has the same first name as her, so she went as that character. I think the excitement of slightly different from usual school day went down a treat.

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HildaW Fri 08-Mar-13 15:18:42

grannyactivist Thats a definate fav book with us. Daughter worked for the police and its a favourite with them too! In fact will still say....'I'll have that, said Burglar Bill' when we help ourselves to something even if its just the last biscuit in the tin.

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grannyactivist Fri 08-Mar-13 15:23:22

Yes HildaW, BB was his mother's favourite book and certain phrases have become part of the family shorthand for us too.

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annodomini Fri 08-Mar-13 16:14:00

Blonde GD was 'Harriet Potter'! complete with cloak, glasses and zigzag scar.

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LullyDully Fri 08-Mar-13 16:43:39

Sounds like everyone did well by their little ones. Mrs Tiggy Wiggle must have been "over and above the call of duty" yet wonderful! Kids just love to dress up and have fun.

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Deedaa Fri 08-Mar-13 22:48:23

Mrs. Tiggywinkle looked lovely (alhough a lot of the other children had never heard of her) Aslan worked very well, with fur fabric stuck over his gloves and plimsoles to finish off the look. It was nice to see that a lot of people had made costumes rather than buying a supermarket fancy dress.

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LullyDully Sat 09-Mar-13 17:33:38

Great that's over for another year, now all wearing red next Friday!!!!!

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broomsticks Tue 12-Mar-13 15:38:35

My grandson's school did 'Science Day' today and he went off in a very small white lab coat and goggles. Frightening!

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Deedaa Tue 12-Mar-13 20:31:33

My grandson tends to dress like that to do "science" at home grin Of course Mummy is a biochemist......

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