Probably Roald Dahl's most emulated World Book Day character is Matilda - the little girl with special powers and a love of books. Sienna Shepherdson, aged 11, attends Markland Hill School in Bolton and is dressed as Gangsta Granny (Image: UGC MEN) Matilda A dress for Betty O'Barley and dungarees or shirt and pants for Harry O'Hay and they're ready to plan their perfect wedding. The Boy In The Dress The rest of the costume will be completed by your bravery and resilience – and the good news is that once you get these from the thrift store, there will be little for you to do after that. You may add a dream jar in the mix to finish the look. 13. Johnny Depp’s Version Of Willy Wonka

World Book Day 2019: Hollie Marshall, 10, from Dalton, dresses as David Walliams' Gangsta Granny and is pictured with her own grandmother Lorraine Hill Sykes Look through EVERYONE'S wardrobes. Dad's tie may make a great Penny Crayon costume and an apron could be fashioned into an Alice in Wonderland dress.

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Ask many adults what their favourite childhood book is and the answer is often one of Roald Dahls amazing tales, be it the BFG, The Twits, Charlie and Chocolate Factory or Boy. You won't have to go to Infinity or beyond to make your kid a great Buzz Lightyear costume this World Book Day, you just need this easy-to-follow guide! Top tips for making World Book Day costumes David Walliams is another author whose characters are often recreated on World Book Day. One of the most popular character's is Demon Dentist. The evil character is easily recreated with an all white outfit and some fake blood, red food colouring or even ketchup! Three-year-old Laurence Lowrey pulled it off brilliantly last year and you can do the same with just a white top and a whole lot of cake. Shouldn't be too difficult persuading your child to eat cake for breakfast now should it! Sound good? Well, keep reading to find out out to get the BFG look and make those awesome big ears...

Many schools now ask the children to dress up as one of Roald Dahls characters for Roald Dahl Day. What is Roald Dahl Day?

Many little ones might already have their own ballet costume so Angela Ballerina is another easy one to opt for. The BFG himself is a big hit for World Book Day, but if you don't fancy creating those big ears, this could be an easier option. Another easy one is Angelina Ballerina. Many little girls already have a tutu or ballet costume at home so it could be an easy and cost free option. 101 Dalmatians And it's incredibly simple to pull off. All you need is a denim dress, skirt or shorts, teamed with a pair of tights and a cardigan and finish it off with a red hair ribbon and be sure to grab a book as a prop! Bruce Bogtrotter