This is a simple outfit to put together with clothes they already have, or things you could pick up cheaply. However, you can make a much simpler version using silver-painted cardboard, foil or silver clothes. Last year Sofia wanted a Gangster Granny Costume for World Book Day, so this is what we put together and I thought it would be good to share it with you, as it didn’t cost too much money either.

From timeless classics to the latest trends, find your perfect match and make every occasion unforgettable. Customise a white T-shirt and leggings with plenty of spots, add a mask and socks for ears, and look! Children are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book characters, and Gangsta Granny is one of the most popular characters this year.The good news is, you don't have to spend all weekend non-stop crafting to create a brilliant World Book Day outfit.

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Whether you're looking for a pinstripe suit and hat, or a zoot suit, it's all here in this collection. Dress up as your favourite book characters this World Book Day, all inspired by the best-selling kids author and comedian, David Walliams. A fun alternative to the princess look, this pretty Disney Mary Poppins costume includes an Edwardian-style blue dress that's decorated with a rooftop scene - as well as a blouse and jacket section. Nothing beats dressing up in a gangster costume and we have a huge range of gangster fancy dress for adults and kids.

We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. We've collected over 100 of our favourite costumes from all over the web, as well as from our Netmums members, to bring you the ultimate list of easy outfits for you to try with your kids. The cloak, wand and tie set can also be used if you want to be a range of different Gryffindor characters, and it comes with glasses too. The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited.Your Child can dress just like the world famous Gangster Granny when they wear an outfit from our officially licensed David Walliams costume collection. For your Dennis the Menace dress-up outfit, all you need is a red and black stripey top, black shorts and some hair gel for his spiky hair. It’s also easy to adapt to the items you may already have your self, making it a cheap world book day costume. Adapt a PE or sports kit, or their school uniform - think Football Academy for sports kit, Harry Potter and St Trinian's for the uniform. Follow our step-by-step instructions to make a cat costume, draw on some whiskers and make a red and white striped top hat out of an empty kitchen roll.

Raid the dressing-up box for a hi-vis jacket and hard hat and then create a digger out of cardboard.As we gear up to celebrate your kids' favourite stories on World Book Day, browse our mega list of book-inspired costume ideas, from old classics to new faves. 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!