The BFG himself is a big hit for World Book Day, but if you don't fancy creating those big ears, this could be an easier option. It's mostly school clothes you've probably already got for this one, with just shorts and white top needed. Sienna Shepherdson, aged 11, attends Markland Hill School in Bolton and is dressed as Gangsta Granny (Image: UGC MEN) Matilda

The rest of the costume will be completed by your bravery and resilience – and the good news is that once you get these from the thrift store, there will be little for you to do after that. You may add a dream jar in the mix to finish the look. 13. Johnny Depp’s Version Of Willy Wonka If you're after more book-smart ideas on how to make easy World Book Day costumes, we've got you covered! Here are just some of our vital tips for making easy and affordable costumes for World Book Day:Where's Wally makes an appearance every year. All you need is a red and white stripy top and some glasses but if you don't have those items you could always create your own by drawing red stripes on to an old white t-shirt with a felt tip and use facepaint or an eyeliner to draw the glasses on. Later, the Queen's maid Mary brushes Sophie's hair to get ready for the invitation just as a footman makes way for Sophie who enters the hallway. Sophie, wearing a navy-blue dress, walks in the hallway and meets the BFG inside to which she, the BFG, and the Queen are served breakfast inside the dining room just as she watches him try the food he never tasted before just as she is tasked to eat breakfast just like her giant friend is eating to which she eats the strawberries and whipped cream served to her during breakfast time. As the footmen serve him tea, she instructs her friend to drink tea in a proper way to which he feels dissatisfied of the tea and prefers Frobscottle over it. She then sees a group of generals marching to the Palace where the BFG devises a plan to fight against Fleshlumpeater and save England from the giants just as Sophie shows support to her friend along with the generals to which Sophie joins him.

She's the formidable headteacher of Matilda's Crunchem Hall Primary School and Miss Agatha Trunchbull is a pretty easy one to go as for WBD. Even the poorest of drawers could probably make the face for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but if you're really struggling you can simply go online to get a printout. Get creative with cardboard. There's almost nothing you can't make with some cardboard, scissors, and a good idea. Just a tutu and headband or bow would be enough to make it work if you've not got the whole kit and caboodle.Disney characters can have some simple and easy-to-copy outfits, and most of them are based on books. You don't even need a full witch's costume for this to work - just a hat and the book would do, or a hat attached to a headband like Isabelle's wearing here. If you are out of ideas and supplies, but still want to act out your favourite Roald Dhal characters, then you may decide to be Sophie from BDG. All you need is a long, light pink nightgown, a short brown wig, and big glasses (or at least the frames). Demon Dentist has been particularly popular over the last few years, with Izzy Gent, from Hadfield, among those to dress as the evil character.