- One Size - $9.89
Kids Penguin Headband - Animal Costume Accessory with Flippers
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
- Penguin headband with dimensional head, googly eyes, orange beak, and wing flippers
This Kids Penguin Headband turns any outfit into an instant animal costume with a plush penguin head perched at centre-front, complete with moving googly eyes and a cheerful orange beak. Black wing flippers stick out from the sides like the wearer's just about to waddle off to the Antarctic.
The headband base is black fabric-covered with a padded band for comfortable all-day wear. White eye patches, a plump orange beak, and oversized googly eyes give the penguin a friendly cartoon expression. Black plush fabric forms the head crown and back, while triangular wing flippers extend horizontally from either side. Slip it on over any black-and-white outfit and you're done.
Perfect For
Book Week & School Dress-Up Days: Natural fit for penguin storybook characters like Mr Popper's Penguins, Tacky the Penguin, or any Antarctic adventure tale. Pairs with easy book week costumes built from wardrobe basics.
Zoo & Ocean-Themed Events: Quick solution for animal dress-up parades, habitat projects, or aquarium excursions where kids dress as their favourite sea creatures.
Birthday Parties & Casual Play: Instant costume piece for animal-themed birthday parties, kindy photo days, or just-for-fun dress-up at home.
How to Wear It
Pair with a black long-sleeve top and black pants or leggings, plus white socks or a white tummy panel cut from felt if you're feeling crafty. Keep shoes simple — black sneakers or gumboots work perfectly for the penguin waddle.
Parent FAQs
Does the headband fit most kids?
Yes — standard slip-on headband with slight flex suits primary school ages comfortably. The padded band prevents headaches during all-day wear.
Can they wear this indoors at school?
Absolutely. It's a lightweight accessory, not a full mask, so visibility and classroom movement are no issue. Teachers appreciate the simplicity.
Will the googly eyes fall off?
They're plastic and securely glued to the white eye patches. Normal wear is fine — just avoid rough handling or bending the beak backwards.
Is this suitable for Book Week if we don't have a specific penguin book in mind?
Yes. Pair it with any animal adventure book or Antarctic exploration story your child's reading. It's a versatile pick for storybook animal parades.
Care: Spot clean with damp cloth. Do not machine wash.
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.