Book character costumes are always a win for Halloween. My kids love reading time, so over the years they have developed some major literary crushes on storybook characters. That gives me plenty of ideas to work with; the biggest problem is making a final decision!
Some book character costumes require a lot of DIY, but not all. I hope I can convince my daughter to be Ada Twist Scientist because she’s so dang curious and determined and cute!
Check out this list of book character costumes and see which one wins your heart, from classics like The Cat in the Hat, to the ever-popular Harry Potter. Every single one of them is so freaking cute you will have a hard time picking just one.
Book Character Costumes
Ada Twist Scientist
Help spur your child's inner scientist with an adorable Ada Twist Scientist costume, complete with goggles, rubber gloves, and a polka dot dress -- all things you probably already have!
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Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus
My family loves Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus and this book character costume is both a simple and adorable idea. Get the tutorial from The House That Lars Built .
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The Little Prince
The Little Prince is a classic, and this adorable costume (the prince, with his rose), is sure to be just as popular. Get the tutorial from Glitter and Wit .
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Mr. Messy
Don't have time for a full on costume? This Mr. Messy t-shirt idea is clever, cute, and only takes five minutes to make. Get the tutorial at Paint Sew Glue Chew .
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The Day The Crayons Quit
If your child is a fan of The Day The Crayons Quit series (who isn't?!), this crayon costume -- buy it online or make your own! -- is sure to be a big hit.
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Little House On The Prairie
Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder's classic Little House series may enjoy going the old fashioned route with a simple prairie dress and bonnet. Get the bonnet tutorial from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom .
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Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos is a huge hit in my house, and I can totally picture my kids dressing up as a dragon and a taco. I mean, how cute is this?! Get the tutorial from Hello, Wonderful .
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Olivia
Show me a little girl who isn't obsessed with the Olivia books. That is one cute pig, and sassy enough for a pretty great costume! Get the tutorial from Seeker of Happiness .
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Where Is The Green Sheep?
This adorable green sheep costume, from Where Is The Green Sheep, is a fun and creative choice (especially if you've got a few hundred cotton balls lying around).
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Captain Underpants
Looking for a superhero book character costume? This hilarious Captain Underpants costume is sure to amuse everyone at school! Get the tutorial from The Mom Creative .
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The Paper Bag Princess
Raising a feminist who likes to fight her own battles? The Paper Bag Princess is a great book, and makes for a adorable (and super easy!) book character costume.
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
It's hard to resist this bright, colorful, and simple to make Dr. Seuss costume. Get the tutorial from Homemade for Elle .
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Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy books are rated pretty highly in my house, and Nancy's wild wardrobe lends itself to a pretty fantastic book character costume, with lots of room for creativity.
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Green Eggs and Ham
That Sam I am, that Sam I am -- he sure would make a great book character costume, right?! Get the tutorial from It's Always Autumn .
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Harry Potter
I mean, come on. You can't have a list of book character costumes without the one and only Harry Potter ! Kick it up a notch by making a quidditch costume, this year. Get the tutorial from Larissa Another Day .
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Curious George
The Man in the Yellow Hat from the Curious George series will make an especially bright and cheery (and recognizable) book character costume.
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The Cat In The Hat
The great thing about The Cat In The Hat is that it can be the perfect costume for either a boy or a girl, and everyone loves Dr. Seuss.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Another great unisex costume, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is so adorable and will make for a great, simple costume. Get the tutorial from Stitcherella .
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Arthur
With countless Arthur books out there, this bespectacled aardvark would make for a great book character costume.
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Charlotte's Web
Is there a more adorable character than Wilbur from Charlotte's Web ? With a bit of simple stitching, you can sew a cobweb with the words "Some Pig" onto the front. Get the tutorial from Wading Through Soup .
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