We've got a double dose here with Jacqueline Wilson's character Tracy Beaker and another of Julia Donaldson's favourites Stick Man.

Salford City Academy Principal Ms Haselden came into school in full character as Matilda's 'Mrs Trunchbull' and it was a great all-round effort from the staff at the Academy too! Be sure to check out our Halloween Hub, with pumpkin carving tips, Halloween costume ideas for babies and children, party games and recipes! If you or your little one haven't got a stripy red and white tee, just take a plain white tee and paint red horizontal stripes across it (use masking tape to help you get the lines straight). The Paper Dolls features just that - so you can your own paper dolls - and wear a simple dress and cardigan as the little girl in the story.For your Dennis the Menace dress-up outfit, all you need is a red and black stripey top, black shorts and some hair gel for his spiky hair.

Even better if you've got a teddy or toy white dog to use as a prop like TinTin's white Wire Fox Terrier companion Snowy!Just draw this beautiful rainbow-coloured heart onto a big piece of sturdy card and attach a string so you child can wear it around their neck. Then, get your little one dressed up in the brightest clashing jacket, shirt, and trousers you can find. Transform yours into the mythical creature by dressing them in white, making a simple tail, and crafting a unicorn horn from cardboard. These are just 21 of the best world book day costume ideas that I have chosen that I feel are achievable at short notice and look quite good fun to make.