One of the earliest joys for a child is learning how to read in order to unlock the magical world of books. Evoke all those incredible feelings with this collection of awesome children’s books character costumes.
Some characters here have been chosen from Dr. Seuss books. The characters are so colorful and distinct, it’s no wonder they are a favorite among the homemade costumes in this section. The Grinch, Thing 1 and Thing 2 are just a few examples.
Another fabulous costume idea are the DIY Wild Things costumes featured here. They will bring you right back into Maurice Sendak’s fantastical world.
In addition, you will find Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat homemade costumes. Even more is a beautiful Giving Tree costume based on Shel Silverstein’s touching tale.
In conclusion, there are a plethora of really amazing costume ideas to get inspired from here. Find your favorite children’s books character costumes and revel in bringing them to life this Halloween.
I have been making my kids costumes every year after their first birthday. I love to dress my kids up in costumes that will make them feel really special, and no one will look just like them! My daughter wanted to be Cindy Lou from the “Grinch”, so we decided to do a family theme … Read more
This is a Homemade Cindy Lou Who Halloween Costume for my 6 year old daughter. I found an adult red velvet cape from a vampire costume from years’ past and cut it to my daughter’s size. I then added white fur trim around the hood and edges. She wore her Christmas dress from last year. … Read more
I couldn’t decide on what to be for Halloween, my daughter suggested Miss Viola Swamp a character from a children’s book. So, I ordered the book from the library and started ordering the items that I will need to create this homemade Miss Viola Swamp costume. I did and went to my daughter’s school on … Read more
I’ve always been a fan of WTWTA, but when I saw the trailer with one of my favorite Arcade Fire song’s playing I was enchanted! So months ago I started planning how to make the Homemade Where the Wild things Are Max and Carol Costumes. I searched all over the internet for photos and ideas. … Read more
My daughter wanted to be Cindy Lou. So off I went shopping. First I went to Value World (like Salvation Army). I was really lucky to find a black checkered dress. I bought an oversized red velvet robe at Value World. I cut it to the size of a cape. Then I went to the … Read more
These are my twin girls that I am adopting. This is their first Halloween with me. I thought this Thing 1 and Thing 2 Twins Costume was a cute idea. Everyone just loved them and their costumes. They won several costume contests within our community. This picture was taken at my oldest’s daughter’s football game. … Read more
My daughter’s school had a Christmas in October party. She wanted to dress in a Cindy Lou Who costume. I purchased a child’s wig and hair extensions. I braided the wig, hot glued the extensions to a Styrofoam cone then glued the cone to the top of the wig. The outfit I made for a … Read more
I told my daughter that it would be cool for her to be Pippi Longstocking for Halloween last year. She had no idea who that was. So I found a book and this web page, and she looked through both. She didn’t decide on a Pippi Longstocking Halloween costume untill this year, 2008. I bought … Read more
I had planned on Being Mary Poppins for a long while and began the hunt for items (SPOT ON DETAILS). Going to antique stores are helpful. We found the hat which was plain and glued the berries and flowers on, as well as the gloves. The carpet bag jacket at Burts hat were purchased at … Read more
This Homemade Man in the Yellow Hat Costume is from Curious George. Need: white hat (Fishing hat in this case) Then went over to the craft section and found a dandelion Yellow Acrylic paint (usually under a $1) and a 8x 11 piece of yellow Foam. Also need a piece of yarn about 12” long … Read more
I had in my wardrobe a red and white stripped sweater (25$). And my friends used to call me “Where is Laurie” during one year , that’s how I get the idea for a Homemade Where is Waldo Costume. I bought 2 bobble caps (1$+1,25$), one red one white, and I pinned them together. I … Read more
For this Curious George costume I made a headpiece and feet out of craft foam sheets. Shirts and leggings I purchased at Wal-Mart. I scanned CG logo and placed it on shirt. I made a yellow hat out of Papier-mache. Found shirt/pants at discount store and dyed yellow. The tie is made out of craft … Read more