Your child walks into class on Book Week morning as a koala — rounded ears, pink paw pads, that unmistakable Australian marsupial silhouette. This Kids Koala Costume is a full-body plush jumpsuit with an integrated hood, oversized mittens with paw-print appliqués, and foot covers that keep everything in place. Made from soft fleece with a matte grey finish and a white belly panel, it zips up the front for quick changes and features elastic at the wrists and ankles to create that gathered-paw effect.

What's in the Box

Grey and white plush jumpsuit with centre-front zipper
Integrated hooded headpiece with 3D rounded ears, black nose detail, and pink inner-ear trim
Oversized mittens with contrasting pink paw pad appliqués
Integrated foot covers with elastic under-arch

Perfect for Book Week (especially Australian animal or wildlife themes), school concerts, zoo excursion dress-up days, and animal-themed classroom activities. Pairs with any Australian nature book for Book Week — think eucalyptus forests, wildlife rescue stories, or bush adventure tales. The full-coverage design keeps kids warm during outdoor school events and the recognizable koala silhouette needs zero explanation at the kindy gate.

Parent FAQs

What size should I order?

The elastic at the wrists, ankles, and hood edge gives you a bit of wiggle room — it's designed to gather and create that plush-paw look, so a slightly longer sleeve or leg just means more gathering. If your child is between sizes, we'd suggest sizing up for a longer wear life. The foot covers stretch over most shoes, but bare feet or thin socks work best if they want to shuffle around indoors.

Can they wear this over regular clothes?

Yes — the jumpsuit goes on over a t-shirt and leggings or shorts, which is handy if the classroom is cold or if you're rushing straight from school pickup to the event. The centre-front zipper makes bathroom breaks manageable (unzip, step out of the legs, then back in). Just note the plush fabric is on the thicker side, so avoid bulky layers underneath or it'll bunch.

Care: Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry. Avoid tumble drying — the elastic and plush texture hold up better with air drying.

Kids Koala Costume - Australian Animal Book Week Jumpsuit