What's in the Box

Full-length lion jumpsuit with attached tail and textured mane detail
Lion ear headband

This Kids Lion Costume turns Book Week morning into a roar-worthy moment — warm golden-tan jumpsuit with a dimensional mane printed across the chest, soft sculpted ears on a headband, and a tail that swishes at the back. Ready to wear straight out of the bag, no face paint required.

The mane detail is the standout — textured brown fur effect covering the chest and upper torso that reads as a proper lion from across the classroom. Fabric is soft polyester throughout with a smooth finish on the arms and legs, stretchy enough for climbing playground equipment or sitting cross-legged at assembly. Tail stays put at the center back seam, and the ear headband fits snugly without slipping.

Perfect For

Book Week & Animal Stories: A natural pick for The Lion King adaptations, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant's jungle friends, or any storybook safari adventure — particularly strong for animal character parades and literature-themed school dress-up days.

School Performances & Zoo Days: Works beautifully for nativity plays (think Aslan-style noble lion), school concerts with jungle themes, or excursion dress-up to the zoo where kids dress as their favourite animal.

Casual Dress-Up & Parties: Ideal for animal-themed birthday parties, Halloween trick-or-treating, or at-home imaginative play — the all-in-one design means it goes on fast and stays comfortable for hours of roaring.

How to Wear It

Pair with comfortable sneakers (glittery ones or neutral runners both work) and skip the face paint unless you want to add whiskers and a nose — the mane and ears do the heavy lifting. Keep hair down or in a low ponytail so the headband sits flat.

Parent FAQs

What size should I order?

Check the size chart image for chest and height measurements. The jumpsuit fabric has some stretch, so if your child is between sizes we'd suggest sizing up for room to layer a long-sleeve tee underneath on chilly mornings.

Can they wear this over regular clothes?

Yes — the jumpsuit is roomy enough to go over a t-shirt and leggings if the classroom or venue is cold. The soft polyester won't overheat them indoors, and the full-length design keeps legs covered.

How do I wash this?

Hand wash or gentle machine cycle in cold water, then air dry flat to keep the printed mane texture looking sharp. Avoid the dryer — polyester can shrink or lose its shape with high heat.

Is this suitable for outdoor Book Week parades?

Absolutely — the fabric is lightweight enough for Australian spring/summer mornings, and the tail won't drag on the ground. If it's a particularly hot day, dress your child in just undies underneath rather than a full outfit.

Care: Hand wash cold, air dry flat, no dryer.

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