{"id":217873,"date":"2020-03-11T12:14:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T12:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/5-fantastically-fancy-costume-ideas-for-read-across-america\/"},"modified":"2023-01-16T17:23:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T17:23:19","slug":"5-fantastically-fancy-costume-ideas-for-read-across-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/en-gb\/activities\/5-fantastically-fancy-costume-ideas-for-read-across-america\/","title":{"rendered":"5 fantastically fancy costume ideas for Read Across America"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-8 col--md-8 col--lg-8\">\n<h3 class=\"brushstroke\">Get your fancy pants on<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-8 col--md-8 col--lg-8 post__intro\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our fancy dress box is positively bursting with World Book Day ideas (3 March 2022). Come and delve in! We\u2019ve got how-to tips, what-to-know tips and even what-to-do-if-you-don\u2019t-like-dressing-up tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Let your little one reveal one of their alter egos with inspiration from our much-loved books <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/personalized-products\/where-are-you-book\">Where Are You..?<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/personalized-products\/the-birthday-thief-book\">The Birthday Thief<\/a>, and another very very famous book character, someone we know you love very much\u2026 can you guess who?<\/p>\n<p>So come on let\u2019s see what easy Read Across America costumes we can find for you\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-4 col--md-4 col--lg-4 post__meta hidden-xs\">\n<section class=\"section--tutorial\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-4 col--lg-4 tutorial__requirements\">\n<h2>Chef<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot out of the kitchen in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/personalized-products\/where-are-you-book\">Where Are You?<\/a>, it\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read Across America costume idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you can whip up in a flash and look sweeter than any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Seuss character<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019ll need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sellotape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ribbon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felt tip pens or crayons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget the book!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-8 col--lg-8 tutorial__steps\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"tutorial__image\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/WBD_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\nThe first step in this delicious task is making a chef\u2019s hat. Cut a strip of cardboard about two inches wide, and long enough to wrap around your little one\u2019s head. Glue the ends of the strip together to make a ring.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nUse a pencil to draw your finest chef\u2019s hat on to cardboard. Then cut it out and glue it to the front of your cardboard ring.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat\u2019s a chef without their apron? Messy, that\u2019s what. Cut a rectangle out of cardboard \u2013 this will be the main part of your apron.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><br \/>\nCut two lengths of ribbon and attach one to either side at the top of the rectangle. These will be your apron strings.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong><br \/>\nFurnish your apron with a picture of your favorite food. We chose pizza because\u2026 well, pizza.<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Step 6<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of the very hungry caterpillar at all times, they\u2019ve got their eyes on your pizza\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row row--step\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\">\n<h2>Doctor<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We need a Doctor STAT! Transform your child into a vet that can mend <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Cat in the Hat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s sore paw, or save <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harry Potter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after one of his wild wizard showdowns. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sellotape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red felt tip pen or crayon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A grown up\u2019s white shirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bulldog clip<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget the book!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99870 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04_Doc_960x679-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"doctor costume \" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04_Doc_960x679-700x500.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/04_Doc_960x679-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No doctor is complete without a hat, so make that first. Just like the chef\u2019s hat above, simply cut a strip of cardboard about two inches wide, and long enough to wrap around your little one\u2019s head. Glue the ends of the strip together to make a ring, just like a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">headband<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nDraw around the ring you\u2019ve made to create a circle then cut it out. Careful now.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nUsing sticky tape on the inside of the hat, stick the circle flat against the cardboard ring.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><br \/>\nDraw a nice thick red cross on to the front of the hat with a red felt tip pen.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery doctor needs a clipboard to make them look extra-important. Cut a rectangle of cardboard that\u2019s roughly 32 x 23cm (a little bit larger than a sheet of A4 paper).<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 6<\/strong><br \/>\nPut a bulldog clip on one end of your rectangle, then clip on some pieces of paper. Sorry, patient notes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 7<\/strong><br \/>\nYou won\u2019t be allowed in the hospital without your all-important ID badge. Cut a piece of cardboard that measures roughly 8 x 5cm. Stick a safety pin on the back with sellotape.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 8<\/strong><br \/>\nFill in your ID card by drawing your face. Then write your name and other pertinent information.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row row--step\">\n<h2 class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\">Intergalactic superstar<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lights, camera, action! Your little one will be the star of the show (and envy of the playground!) in this super-fabulous ensemble.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sellotape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felt tip pens or crayons<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothes with colour and or prints<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget the book!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99876 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/05_PopStar_960x679-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"Pop star costume\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/05_PopStar_960x679-700x500.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/05_PopStar_960x679-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\nDraw your best microphone shape on to cardboard.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nCut out your microphone. Use felt tips to add some details, like your intergalactic superstar alter ego name.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nDraw your finest pair of fancy sunglasses on to cardboard. Stuck for inspiration? Elton\u2019s got you covered.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><br \/>\nCut around the edge of your fancy sunglasses. Then cut out the middle of the glasses (careful!) so you can see through them.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section--related\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row row--step\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\">\n<h2>The Birthday Thief<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s so easy to make, even Peppa Pig could do it, and she doesn&#8217;t even have opposable thumbs! This outfit could quite possibly steal the show on Read Across America day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A red top or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t-shirt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some red leggings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A party hat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotty stickers and other decorations (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colourful numbers and sneaky bandana templates (just download and print them out)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elastic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticky tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pencil or pen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget the book!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99882 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/06_TBT_960x679-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"Birthday thief book costume\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/06_TBT_960x679-700x500.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/06_TBT_960x679-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, sneak as sneakily as Santa, and raid your home for all of the materials on our handy list. Download and print out the colourful numbers and sneaky bandana templates.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nGrab some scissors and carefully cut around the dashed lines so you have a selection of colourful numbers ready for sticking. Don\u2019t forget to cut out the middles.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nUsing the stickiest sticky tape you can find stick the colourful numbers to your red outfit and ta-da! The transformation begins!<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong><br \/>\nThere\u2019s just one more thing to do. Carefully cut out the sneaky bandana (don\u2019t forget the eye holes). Using a pencil or pen press a hole through the circles marked and tie some elastic to each side with a strong knot. The Birthday Thief is born!<\/div>\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\">\n<div class=\"row row--step\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\">\n<section class=\"section--tutorial\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-8 col--lg-8 tutorial__steps\">\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/WBD_blog_content-min.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Download PDF<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn--print\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/my\/blog\/crafts-us\/fancy-dressing-idea-world-book-day#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Print tutorial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2>You! Who me? Yes you!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For little ones who would rather eat a bowl of warm yoghurt with brussel sprouts than dress up, dress up as yourself! After all, you are the undoubted superstars of all of our books, and utterly fantastic in every one. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your favorite clothes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your beaming smile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your favorite book!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col col--xs-12 col--sm-12 col--md-12 col--lg-12\">\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong><br \/>\nLittle one to wake up, yawn, stretch, get washed, brush teeth, brush hair (optional).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong><br \/>\nChoose something to feel wonderful in. It can be anything, take your pick from the wardrobe \u2013 or floordrobe; sports kit, pajamas, onesie, favourite party outfit\u2026.w h a t e v e r you want it. A little one is the star of the book, so anything goes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong><br \/>\nEat breakfast \u2013 be careful not to spill anything down the outfit!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong><br \/>\nWalk into school, book under arm \u2013 or in bag \u2013 and celebrate one of the greatest book characters of all time\u2026.you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Psst! This costume idea is inspired by a real-life hero\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99888 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/07_LMN_960x679-700x500.jpg\" alt=\"girl lost my name book\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/07_LMN_960x679-700x500.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.wonderbly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/07_LMN_960x679-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tayen dressed up as her wonderful self for World Book Day 2019. Her proud mum\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bus00QzgasB\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wrote to us<\/a>, \u201cDue to sensory problems, Tayen isn\u2019t a fan of costumes anymore so declared she was going as herself! We felt pretty smug when we remembered she had been given a book about a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/personalized-products\/lost-my-name-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">little girl who lost her name<\/a>! It\u2019s perfect and she loves the story.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Bookmark it! Read Across America is Wednesday 2 March 2022!<\/h3>\n<p>We are so excited to see what you all create and wear this year! We hope this has helped. Do keep us updated on your World Book Day fancy dress ideas \u2013 share your photos on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Wonderbly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Wonderbly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wonderbly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderbly.com\/personalized-products\">See our personalized books<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Book Day (5 March) is nearly here and we\u2019re bursting with costume ideas, courtesy of your child\u2019s favourite Wonderbly book characters. 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