- S-M - $27.99
- L-XL - $27.99
Kids Watermelon Slice Costume - Novelty Fruit Tabard for Book Week
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
- One watermelon slice tabard costume in bright red, white, and green foam
This Kids Watermelon Slice Costume turns Book Week morning into a fruit-themed win — bright red flesh dotted with black seeds, white wavy rind border, and a curved green outer edge that screams "summer picnic". The slip-on tabard design goes over your child's regular clothes (black long-sleeve and leggings work beautifully), and the face cutout near the top lets them see and breathe easily. Lightweight foam construction holds its shape all day without weighing them down.
The dimensional foam gives a subtle 3D curve so it looks like an actual watermelon wedge, not a flat printed costume. Side armholes are finished with clean binding so little arms swing freely — perfect for classroom parade laps or playground games. The matte finish and cheerful colors photograph brilliantly (pair with a real watermelon slice for Book Week photos and you've got an Instagram winner).
Perfect For
Book Week & Literature Days: A natural pick for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Oliver's Vegetables, or any food-themed storybook. Great for nutrition unit dress-up days and agricultural literacy projects.
School Dress-Up Days: Harvest festivals, 100 days of school ("I'm one in a melon!"), kindy fruit and veggie parades, or healthy eating week events. Easy enough for preschoolers to manage solo.
Novelty & Fancy Dress: Summer-themed birthday parties, Halloween novelty costume alternative, or casual dress-up play. Kids love food costumes for the sheer silliness factor.
How to Wear It
Slip the tabard over a black long-sleeve top and leggings for instant watermelon vibes — the dark base makes the bright red and green pop. Add white sneakers or go barefoot for indoor classroom parades. Skip accessories; the costume is the whole statement.
Parent FAQs
Q: What size should I order?
Two size options are available. Check the size chart image for height and age ranges — S-M typically suits younger primary school kids, L-XL fits upper primary. The tabard style is forgiving on fit.
Q: Can they wear this over regular clothes?
Yes — that's the design. Long-sleeve top and leggings underneath work best (classroom-friendly for air-conditioned Book Week mornings). The armholes give plenty of movement room.
Q: How do I store or wash this foam costume?
Spot-clean with a damp cloth if needed. Store flat or hang from the shoulder area — the foam bounces back. Avoid folding sharply or the print may crease.
Q: Is this suitable for Book Week dress-up days?
Absolutely. Pairs with any food-themed storybook (The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the go-to, but Oliver's Vegetables or Even Firefighters Go to the Potty work too). Teachers love the novelty factor and it's comfortable enough for a full school day.
Care: Spot-clean with damp cloth, air dry flat, store without sharp folds.
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.