19 Children’s Costumes Inspired by Books
Looking for a Halloween costume for your little bookworm? Find adorable, literary costume ideas from our favorite children’s books.
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Add to BookshelfThe Cat in the Hat
by Dr. Seuss
There’s nothing special about a cat costume…unless, of course, you’re a cat in a hat.
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James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
Choose from many different characters in this classic Roald Dahl tale.
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Peanut Butter & Cupcake
by Terry Border
Dress up twins as the most delicious duo!
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
Channel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as an oompa loompa, Willy Wonka, or a big blueberry!
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Madeline
by Ludwig Bemelmans
Mischievous, enchanting, and one of a kind–Madeline.
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Corduroy
by Don Freeman
All you need are green overalls. Lose a button, and you have yourself a cute and cuddly Corduroy costume.
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Ladybug Girl
by Jacky Davis
Why be an ordinary ladybug when you can be Ladybug Girl, the superhero!
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Otis
by Loren Long
Celebrate farming and friendship as Otis, the tractor.
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Skippyjon Jones
by Judy Schachner
A costume within a costume: the Siamese kitty and El Skippito, the great sword-fighting, feline hero.
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Women in Science
by Rachel Ignotofsky
There are so many inspiring female scientists to emulate!
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Everyone’s favorite literary bug, The Hungry Caterpillar costume is a crowd-pleaser.
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Peter Rabbit
by Emma Thompson
With ears and tail, you’ll make a costume as spectacular as Peter Rabbit.
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Winnie-the-Pooh
by A. A. Milne
Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and the gang could make for a fun group costume.
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Little Owl
by Divya Srinivasan
For the bright-eyed child, the nocturnal and elusive Little Owl.
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Oliver, Charlie, and Lulu
by Kit Chase
If your kid likes playing outdoors, channel the elephant, Oliver, and his friends.
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Ninja Pig
by Corey Rosen Schwartz
Everyone’s a ninja for Halloween. This year, be a Ninja Pig.
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