Costumes from the books everyone knows.

Book characters, fairy tales and picture book favourites for kids and adults, plus plain guides to sizing, Book Week and getting it right on the day.

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Dr. Seuss217 costumes and accessories
Harry Potter173 costumes and accessories
Alice in Wonderland115 costumes and accessories
Wizard of Oz79 costumes and accessories
The Little Mermaid49 costumes and accessories
Snow White35 costumes and accessories
Peter Pan32 costumes and accessories
Beauty and the Beast32 costumes and accessories

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Witches44 to choose from
Vampires27 to choose from
Pirates54 to choose from
Mermaids12 to choose from
Dinosaurs29 to choose from
Skeletons37 to choose from
Princesses5 to choose from
Superheroes6 to choose from

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Buyer's guides

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