Book Week Costume Ideas

Book Week 2025 is just around the corner! The Children’s Book Council of Australia has been celebrating Book Week since its establishment in 1945, with the aim to encourage children of all ages to come together and celebrate books of high literary and artistic quality. This years theme is Book Your Own Adventure. The CBCA official Book Week dates usually go through to the end of August each year, however schools across Australia are seen coming together and celebrating literature the whole month of August and October. Our book week costumes allow children to become their favourite literary character for a day, and to explore the importance and joy of reading no matter what age your are. The theme "Book Your Own Adventure" allows our imaginations to run wild and celebrate characters from Peter Pan to Harry Potter or even Alice in Wonderland. Here at Costumes To Buy, we’re Australia's largest costume store with a huge range of Book Week costumes for all ages, from infants to adults. Whether it be a Fairytale Princesses, Little Red Riding Hood, Captain Hook, the Mad Hatter and everything in between, we have you covered. We offer super-fast delivery for all our Book Week costumes Australia wide! Beat the postage rush and come visit us in store at our huge showroom at 1/54 Prindiville Drive Wangara, Perth. Our huge store is open Monday - Saturday 9-5 and Thursday 9-8, or online 24hrs a day. We love to see your kids eyes light up when they see our huge range of costumes on offer as well as our mannequins dressed up as all the latest movie and superhero characters. We have heaps of change rooms so your child can try their costume on before buying so you know you’re getting the right costume and it fits perfectly.

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  • Gryffindor Tie

    Gryffindor Tie

    Costume Accessory: Satin tie in Gryffindor colours, digitally printed house emblem on front. This is an officially licensed Harry Potter product

    $18.95
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  • Batman DC Boys Costume

    Batman DC Boys Costume

    Costume Includes: Holographic Batman Emblem On Chest, Grey Screen-printed Muscle Look Jumpsuit, Yellow Belt ANd Character batman Mask. Costume Size(s): Age 3-5 (Height 95ccm-120cm) Age 6-8 (Height 115cm-135cm) Age 9-10 .

  • Skeleton Tutu Dress Costume

    Skeleton Tutu Dress Costume

    Your child will be the perfect combination of cute and scary with this adorably horrific skeleton tutu costume from Smiffy’s Australia. This Skeleton tutu girls costume features a black and white dress with skeleton print and attached black and white...

  • Zombie Surgeon Boys Costume

    Zombie Surgeon Boys Costume

    The doctor is in the house, and they are ready to perform brain surgery, don’t worry it will only hurt… well a lot. This Zombie Surgeon costume from Smiffy’s Australia is perfect for your child next dress up day, or Halloween party. Featuring a bloodied...

  • Petit Pirate Infant Costume

    Petit Pirate Infant Costume

    PETITE PIRATE / INFANT Turn your infant into a swash buckling pirate who will sail the seven seas with this adorable Petite Pirate Infant costume from California Costumes. Costume Includes dress with attached belt, hat, and leggings (shoes not...

  • Red Riding Hood Child Costume

    Red Riding Hood Child Costume

    Red Riding Hood is a perfect fairy-tale book character costume that is great to wear for a book week event at your school.Costume Includes: Red and White Check Red riding Hood Dress with Red Satin Cape.Costume Size(s): Age 3-5 (Height 95-120cm) Age 6-8...

  • Harry Potter Gryffindor Blister Kit

    Harry Potter Gryffindor Blister Kit

    Looking for Book Week ideas, then checkout our great Harry Potter costume blister kit. Costume Includes: Harry Potter Gryffindor Robe with Clasp, Potter Round Black Glasses without Lenses and Wand. Costume Size: Age 8-10 (Length 100 cm's from Shoulder)

    $59.95
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    Hermione Granger Child's Sweater Costume

    Hermione Granger Child's Sweater Costume

    Dress Up As Your Favourite Character From The Movie And Book Series Of Harry Potter With This Beautiful Hermione Granger Inspired Polyester Knitted Look Sweater Or Jumper, It's Grey In Colour With A Burgundy Coloured Trim Along The Bottom. Add In A...

    $39.95
    $59.95
    (33% OFF)
  • Superhero Red Cape

    Superhero Red Cape

    Create your very own superhero is one of these awesome long red satin capes with velcro clasp suitable for men, women, boys and girls. Costume Accessory: One Red Superhero Red Cape. Length 112cm's

    $22.95
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  • Gladiator Combat Sword & Shield

    Gladiator Combat Sword & Shield

    Gladiators were great fighters, proficient in armed combat. This combat shield is gold hard plastic and has the head of a lion in the centre and Roman lettering and a wreath pattern around the edge. The sword is silver and the handle is gold and matches...

    $22.95
  • Junior Swat Kids Costume

    Junior Swat Kids Costume

    No job is too big, no pup is too small. Let your little one patrol and protect this Halloween season with this adorable Junior Swat costume. This riot of a costume features a navy blue jumpsuit, a black SWAT vest, 1x black knee pad, 1x blackelbow pad, a...

  • Little Old Lady Kids Costume

    Little Old Lady Kids Costume

    Costume Includes: Sleeveless Floral Dress With Lace Trim, Purple Cardigan With White Collar And Grey Wig With Rollers And Pink Leopard Print Headscarf. Costume Size(s): XSmall (Age 3+) Small (Age 3-4) Medium (Age 5-7)

  • Howling At The Moon Child Costume

    Howling At The Moon Child Costume

    “ARRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOO” Werewolves are a Halloween classic and must be respected as a Creature of the night. Do not go out on a full moon otherwise you might stumble across a scary wolf man who has transformed just like this costume. This costume comes...

  • Roman Princess Childs Costume

    Roman Princess Childs Costume

    Why wait to Halloween to dress up as a Roman Princess. What girl doesn't want to look and feel like a Goddess, adored and admired for her beauty and power. This gorgeous dress comes with an attached drape and headpiece. Wigs and jewellery are available...

  • Lil Indian Princess Toddler Costume

    Lil Indian Princess Toddler Costume

    Your little pride and joy will look like a true native princess in this Lil Indian Princess toddler costume. This wonderfully designed ensemble features a brown dress with ribbon trim and tan fringe along the hemlines and sleeves. She will be thrilled...

  • Gryffindor Tie

    Gryffindor Tie

    Costume Accessory: Satin tie in Gryffindor colours, digitally printed house emblem on front. This is an officially licensed Harry Potter product

    $18.95
    Add to Cart
  • Batman DC Boys Costume

    Batman DC Boys Costume

    Costume Includes: Holographic Batman Emblem On Chest, Grey Screen-printed Muscle Look Jumpsuit, Yellow Belt ANd Character batman Mask. Costume Size(s): Age 3-5 (Height 95ccm-120cm) Age 6-8 (Height 115cm-135cm) Age 9-10 .

  • Skeleton Tutu Dress Costume

    Skeleton Tutu Dress Costume

    Your child will be the perfect combination of cute and scary with this adorably horrific skeleton tutu costume from Smiffy’s Australia. This Skeleton tutu girls costume features a black and white dress with skeleton print and attached black and white...

  • Zombie Surgeon Boys Costume

    Zombie Surgeon Boys Costume

    The doctor is in the house, and they are ready to perform brain surgery, don’t worry it will only hurt… well a lot. This Zombie Surgeon costume from Smiffy’s Australia is perfect for your child next dress up day, or Halloween party. Featuring a bloodied...

  • Petit Pirate Infant Costume

    Petit Pirate Infant Costume

    PETITE PIRATE / INFANT Turn your infant into a swash buckling pirate who will sail the seven seas with this adorable Petite Pirate Infant costume from California Costumes. Costume Includes dress with attached belt, hat, and leggings (shoes not...

  • Red Riding Hood Child Costume

    Red Riding Hood Child Costume

    Red Riding Hood is a perfect fairy-tale book character costume that is great to wear for a book week event at your school.Costume Includes: Red and White Check Red riding Hood Dress with Red Satin Cape.Costume Size(s): Age 3-5 (Height 95-120cm) Age 6-8...

  • Harry Potter Gryffindor Blister Kit

    Harry Potter Gryffindor Blister Kit

    Looking for Book Week ideas, then checkout our great Harry Potter costume blister kit. Costume Includes: Harry Potter Gryffindor Robe with Clasp, Potter Round Black Glasses without Lenses and Wand. Costume Size: Age 8-10 (Length 100 cm's from Shoulder)

    $59.95
    Add to Cart
  • On Sale!
    Hermione Granger Child's Sweater Costume

    Hermione Granger Child's Sweater Costume

    Dress Up As Your Favourite Character From The Movie And Book Series Of Harry Potter With This Beautiful Hermione Granger Inspired Polyester Knitted Look Sweater Or Jumper, It's Grey In Colour With A Burgundy Coloured Trim Along The Bottom. Add In A...

    $39.95
    $59.95
    (33% OFF)
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  • Superhero Red Cape

    Superhero Red Cape

    Create your very own superhero is one of these awesome long red satin capes with velcro clasp suitable for men, women, boys and girls. Costume Accessory: One Red Superhero Red Cape. Length 112cm's

    $22.95
    Add to Cart
  • Gladiator Combat Sword & Shield

    Gladiator Combat Sword & Shield

    Gladiators were great fighters, proficient in armed combat. This combat shield is gold hard plastic and has the head of a lion in the centre and Roman lettering and a wreath pattern around the edge. The sword is silver and the handle is gold and matches...

    $22.95
  • Junior Swat Kids Costume

    Junior Swat Kids Costume

    No job is too big, no pup is too small. Let your little one patrol and protect this Halloween season with this adorable Junior Swat costume. This riot of a costume features a navy blue jumpsuit, a black SWAT vest, 1x black knee pad, 1x blackelbow pad, a...

  • Little Old Lady Kids Costume

    Little Old Lady Kids Costume

    Costume Includes: Sleeveless Floral Dress With Lace Trim, Purple Cardigan With White Collar And Grey Wig With Rollers And Pink Leopard Print Headscarf. Costume Size(s): XSmall (Age 3+) Small (Age 3-4) Medium (Age 5-7)

  • Howling At The Moon Child Costume

    Howling At The Moon Child Costume

    “ARRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOO” Werewolves are a Halloween classic and must be respected as a Creature of the night. Do not go out on a full moon otherwise you might stumble across a scary wolf man who has transformed just like this costume. This costume comes...

  • Roman Princess Childs Costume

    Roman Princess Childs Costume

    Why wait to Halloween to dress up as a Roman Princess. What girl doesn't want to look and feel like a Goddess, adored and admired for her beauty and power. This gorgeous dress comes with an attached drape and headpiece. Wigs and jewellery are available...

  • Lil Indian Princess Toddler Costume

    Lil Indian Princess Toddler Costume

    Your little pride and joy will look like a true native princess in this Lil Indian Princess toddler costume. This wonderfully designed ensemble features a brown dress with ribbon trim and tan fringe along the hemlines and sleeves. She will be thrilled...