Ask any Aussie mum what her daughter wants to wear to the Book Week parade and you'll often hear the same three names — Matilda, Hermione, and "a princess from any book at all, please". They're brilliant choices, and they're also the ones turning up five times in every Year 2 line-up. If you're after a girls' book week costume tied to a real story, comfortable for a long school...

Tired of Wally? Here are 20 fresh boys' book week costume ideas Aussie kids will actually want to wear — from Wimpy Kid to Captain Underpants to Harry Potter. Comfortable, recognisable, and tied to a real book.

Parade is this week? These 15 last-minute book week costumes are under $40, ship fast from our Melbourne warehouse, and look brilliant in school photos. Easy ideas for boys and girls — no panic required.

Book Week 2026 runs 22–28 August. Theme: Symphony of Stories. Find out key dates, costume ideas and ordering deadlines for Australian families.

Stuck on Book Week 2026? Here are 25 easy book week costumes for Aussie kids — quick, school-friendly outfits your child will actually want to wear.

Book Week is one of the most exciting events in Australian schools, where children celebrate their love of reading by dressing up as their favourite book characters. Choosing the right Book Week costume can make the day even more fun and memorable. If you’re looking for creative and easy Book Week costume ideas for kids, this guide will help you find inspiration from popular children’s books, classic storybook characters and...

Book Week is one of the most exciting times of the school year, but choosing the right costume can sometimes feel overwhelming. To make things easier, we’ve put together 10 popular and easy Book Week costume ideas for kids. These ideas are simple, fun and perfect for school events.     1. Princess Costumes Princess outfits are always a favourite for Book Week. They are easy to wear, instantly recognisable...

If you are already thinking ahead to Book Week 2026, this year’s theme gives families plenty of fun and flexible costume options. The Children’s Book Council of Australia has confirmed that the 2026 Children’s Book Week theme is “Symphony of Stories,” and Book Week will run from 22 to 28 August 2026. That is good news for parents because “Symphony of Stories” is a broad, imaginative theme. It does not...