Roald Dahl James & The Giant Peach Costume

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Miss Honey from Roald Dahl's 'Matilda' is such a great character to dress up as on World Book Day – a true female heroine who represents strength and courage! My daughter is going as Sophie from the BFG, she is thrilled that she can wear her nightie to school.” The BFG This is possibly the easiest costume of all time – with a simple cardboard mask, turn your child into an authentic wimpy kid!

If your child wants to dress up as Little Red Riding Hood, follow our step-by-step instructions for this simple no-sew cape.If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even try making your own giant peach prop! This could be a fun and creative addition to the costume and could make for some great photo opportunities.

Picturesare representative of our rental collection, costumesmay vary due to size and availability. When my daughter dressed up as Violet, I essentially painted her purple. She wore purple clothes, purple nail polish and we painted a pair of old school shoes purple. I spray painted her hair and brushed her hands and face with purple eye shadow too. She was a vision.” An Oompa Loompa Cut along lengthways to make the bottom look like sharp teeth. Then paint the box green – don't forget to cut out eye holes for your child to look through. If you've got a couple of cardboard boxes lying around, you can easily make this No-Bot the Robot costume. From Matilda to the BFG, these easy costume ideas for boys and girls are great for when schools are celebrating Roald Dahl Day!

All you need are two paper plates (or one plate cut into two halves), paint them the colour of your child's skin, and find a way to attach them to the sides of their head ...

Another key component of a Miss Spider costume is her face. Her large, expressive eyes and human-like features are essential to her character, and cosplayers can achieve this look with makeup. A wig with flat combed hair can help to capture the wild, untamed look of her hair. Dress your little one in a shirt and tie – or a yellow dress if they want to go as Mrs Fox – and pair it with a mask.

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Overall, James’ costume is a great choice for cosplay, whether you’re a fan of the book, the movie, or both. With a little bit of creativity and imagination, you can make the outfit your own and bring the character of James to life. The most recognizable aspect of Miss Spider’s appearance is her eight spider legs. To create these, cosplayers can use a variety of materials, including foam, wire, or even PVC pipe. They should be positioned in a way that allows the wearer to move around freely but also captures the spider-like gait that defines the character. You can also make a costume without the legs. Everything you need to create the perfect James and the Giant Peach costume Credit: Stewart Williams