The Horrid Henry book series has been around since the 90s, but still remains a popular World Book Day costume choice. You'll just need a yellow shirt and pair of yellow trousers to match, along with a little cuddly toy monkey and of course, Ted's signature yellow explorer hat.

Use a sewing machine or hot glue gun to make a simple patchwork cape out of squares of different colours, or grab some felt squares and use them to upcycle a plain T-shirt or coat. If you've got a bit more time on your hands and you want an outfit that really stands out, how about your very own Paper Mache Diary of a Wimpy Kid outfit?

It's also completely hassle-free, making it a great choice of costume if you forgot about World Book Day until the night before (it happens to the best of us! From classics like Snow White and Belle to modern princesses including Moana and Rapunzel we have plenty of options to choose from.

For this cute costume, simply sew some black felt onto an old white hoody to create Dalmatian spots and doggy ears. Now that you have all the information you need about this year's World Book Day, it's time to discover all of our favourite outfits, accessories and more. World Book Day is the perfect opportunity to get your family reading more, dressing up and all-round having fun. Want to make my 21 month old granddaughter an Elmer costume for next WBD, as she’ll be in nursery that day. The story of a small caterpillar who eats everything in sight before becoming a butterfly has been a staple for generations.Our fun collection of Girls World Book Day Costumes will transform her into any character she desires to be. This little bear from Peru is ever so popular, and now your little one can rock up to school wearing our Paddington Bear Costume. Be sure to check out our full list of tips to get more brilliant - and super simple - ideas for your World Book Day costumes. Once you have that, find a white top, a pair of black trousers and some long white socks and you're sorted.