What's in the Box

Distressed brown jacket with mock waistcoat & shirt front (all-in-one piece)
Red satin bow tie
Fingerless gloves with electronic sound chip
Foam walking stick prop
Round wire-frame costume glasses
Felt "STINK for PRIME MINISTER" placard

This Kids Mr Stink Costume brings David Walliams' beloved vagrant gentleman to life for Book Week, complete with the character's signature tattered formalwear and cheeky political slogan. The jacket comes pre-printed with dirt and grime effects — no need to actually muck up good clothes the night before.

The coat features a mock waistcoat and shirt sewn right in, with zigzag-cut hems on the sleeves and hem to simulate years of rough living. Standout piece is the sound-effect gloves — press the concealed chip and your kid gets authentic Mr Stink audio clips for storytelling performances. Round glasses, foam walking stick, and the hand-lettered placard complete the eccentric homeless-professor look parents and teachers will recognise instantly from the book.

Perfect For

Book Week & World Book Day: An obvious pick for David Walliams character parades, British literature days, or any "favourite book character" dress-up event at school.

School Concerts & Performances: The interactive sound gloves make this brilliant for drama classes staging Mr Stink, charity read-a-thons, or library book-launch events where kids act out scenes.

Classroom Dress-Up Days: Works for "characters who help others" themed days, anti-bullying week (Mr Stink's message of kindness), or 100 days of school if your child wants to dress as someone who looks ancient.

How to Wear It

Pair with black school trousers or dark jeans and scuffed black shoes. Add messy hair (bit of gel to make it look greasy) and face paint — smudge brown and grey around the cheeks and chin for dirt and stubble. Skip the bath the night before for full authenticity (kidding — face paint works fine).

Parent FAQs

What size should I order?

Check the size chart image on this listing for chest and height measurements. The jacket runs a touch oversized for the deliberately baggy vagrant look, so if your child is between sizes we'd say stick with their usual size rather than sizing up.

Do the sound-effect gloves actually work?

Yes — there's a small battery-powered sound module sewn into one glove (usually the right). Press the concealed button and it plays Mr Stink sound clips. Batteries are included but replaceable (button-cell type, check packaging for specifics).

Can they wear this over their school uniform?

The jacket goes on over regular clothes, so if Book Week falls on a normal school day they can wear uniform underneath and just slip the costume pieces on top. The bow tie clips or ties on separately.

Is this officially licensed David Walliams merchandise?

Yes — this SKU is within our licensed range, so it's genuine HarperCollins-approved Mr Stink gear, not a knockoff. You're getting the real deal with proper character details and quality construction.

Care: Spot-clean the jacket with a damp cloth. Remove sound-chip gloves before washing.

Kids Mr Stink Costume - David Walliams Book Week Character Set