- One Size - $21.99
Kids Matilda Costume Kit - Book Week Instant Dress-Up Accessory Set
DELIVERY
- Dispatch: Within 24 Hours
- Registered & Express Post for ALL Orders.
- Pick up is available.
- Easy 14 days returns and exchanges
RETURNS
If you do not like the product you can return it within 14 days - no questions asked. This excludes stockings, gloves, swimwear and clearance sale items. We have an easy and hassle-free return policy. Please look at our Delivery & Returns section for further information.
PRODUCT DETAILS
What's in the Box
- Long black wig with fringe
- Brown school bag with printed book and bottle
- Newt-in-water-glass prop
This Kids Matilda Costume Kit turns Book Week morning into a 2-minute transformation — slip the wig on, clip the crossbody bag over a white top, and your child walks out the door as Roald Dahl's book-loving heroine. The bag's a clever trompe-l'œil design: brown felt shoulder strap, red dictionary peeking out, and a baby bottle tucked in the side pocket, just like Matilda lugging her library haul.
The wig's shoulder-length black with a straight-cut fringe, soft synthetic fiber that sits comfortably over tied-back hair. Bag attaches with safety pins or clips (whatever works on the day), and the newt-in-water-glass prop is the story's standout moment — perfect for recreating Miss Trunchbull's classroom chaos. Layers over any white t-shirt and jeans, no sewing, no last-minute panic buys.
Perfect For
Book Week & Roald Dahl Days: A natural pick for Matilda Wormwood, literary character parades, or any Roald Dahl-themed dress-up event at school.
World Book Day & Library Events: Great for celebrating book lovers, library visits, or any day your child wants to channel a brilliant, rebellious reader.
Casual Dress-Up & Story Time: Easy enough for kindy story hour, birthday parties, or just playing "favourite book character" on a rainy afternoon.
How to Wear It
Pair with a plain white short-sleeve tee, dark blue jeans or a pleated skirt, and comfortable school shoes or sneakers. Keep jewelry minimal — Matilda's style is practical, not fancy. Pop the wig on over a hairnet or tied-back hair for a secure fit.
Parent FAQs
Q: What size should I order?
This is a one-size accessory kit designed to fit most school-age girls. The wig has an adjustable inner cap, and the bag clips onto any clothing.
Q: Can they wear this over regular clothes?
Yes — that's the whole point. Layer the bag over a white top your child already owns, add the wig, and you're done. No costume change needed.
Q: How do I attach the bag?
The bag has loops or tabs on the back — use safety pins or small clips to secure it to the shoulder of a white t-shirt. Takes 30 seconds.
Q: Is the wig comfortable for a full school day?
The wig's lightweight and breathable, with an adjustable inner mesh cap. Most kids wear it comfortably for Book Week parades and photos, though you might want to pack it away after the event if your child finds wigs warm.
Care: Spot-clean bag and props with damp cloth; brush wig gently after wear and store flat.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at sales@kidsbookweekcostumes.com.au.
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return form, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
Shipping
We offer Flat Rates $9.8 for Registered Post or $14.8 for Express Post within Australia.