Book Character Kid Halloween Costumes
18 Literary Costumes For Your Tiny Bookworm
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A love of reading starts from late-night bedtime stories as a kid, so when you need inspiration for your kiddo's Halloween costume this year, why not take a page out of their favorite book (see what we did there)?
Disguise your child as a character from the book in their room with ruffled pages and a worn spine, or, if they're young enough, dress them up as one of your favorite literary characters! With all of those classic books out there, the possibilities are endless, but we've rounded up 18 of some of the most beloved characters to get you started.
1 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Visit the chocolate factory in this Willy Wonka costume ($248).
2 Harry Potter
You're a wizard, Harry! Characters from this series are the perfect Halloween costumes, especially The Boy Who Lived ($90) himself!
3 Where the Wild Things Are
Your child can roar with the rest of the Wild Things dressed up as Max ($79).
4 Madeline
Take a page out of the classic kid's book with this Madeline costume ($36).
5 Alice in Wonderland
Your little can be "curious, very curious" in this Alice costume ($95)
6 The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings
This one might be a little over their head, as The Hobbit is a dense novel, but with the movies circulating around, your kiddo — who is likely Hobbit-size already — will love this Hobbit costume ($220).
7 The Rainbow Fish
The Rainbow Fish is a classic that every kid will know, so why not dress up as the adorable little fish ($65)?
8 The Cat in the Hat
Perhaps Dr. Suess's most beloved character, the Cat in the Hat ($69), is a cute idea for a Halloween costume for kids — and adults — of any age!
9 The Cat in the Hat
Thing 1 and Thing 2 are the perfect compliment to not only each other, but also to the cat in the hat — perhaps let all of the siblings get in on the fun?
10 The Gruffalo
Your kiddo won't be able to help but make this Gruffalo costume ($100) look adorable.
11 Curious George
The man, erm, boy in the yellow hat ($22) is a great costume for Curious George lovers, or just general monkey lovers who want to take their stuffed monkey on a trick-or-treating experience of a lifetime.
12 Little Red Riding Hood
The Big Bad Wolf ($86) may be the villain of this classic book, but think of the adorable wolf your little would make!
13 Peter Pan
Before it was a loved-by-all movie, Peter Pan ($45) was a character on a page.
14 Captain Hook
And while we're on the subject of Neverland, don't forget Captain Hook ($50)!
15 Corduroy
This crocheted Corduroy costume ($45) is just too much for us to handle.
16 The Princess and the Pea
When your baby is celebrating their first Halloween, they're likely small as a pea, so why not go with it and dress them up as the pea ($34, originally $42) under the Princess's mattress?
17 Sherlock Holmes
If you have a little detective on your hands, this Sherlock Holmes costume ($58) is sure to be a hit.
18 The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Your tiny little caterpillar can bundle up into his cocoon in this Very Hungry Caterpillar costume ($45).
