16 DIY Book Character Costumes – Best Book Character Halloween Costumes – Country Living
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We all have children’s books that will always be near and dear to our hearts, like Anne of Green Gables, The Giving Tree, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to name just a few. There’s no doubt that you’ve shared these treasured tomes with your own little ones, who likely love the stories as much as you do. Bring those titles—and some new ones from your kids’ bookshelves—to life with these super-creative DIY book character costumes for a memorable Halloween. Many of these Halloween costumes can be achieved by pulling a few pieces of clothing from your child’s closet (and that means creating a costume that’s close to free!).
Or, you can use some of the DIY tutorials here to work your magic and make some of the costumes yourself. Either way, we guarantee your children will have grins on their faces when they go trick-or-treating and tell everyone about the book characters they’re dressed up as. By the way, kids shouldn’t get to have all the fun. As an adult, you likely still have those books that have remained special to you throughout your life, so we have costume ideas for you as well. And if you see a character you like that’s only made better by their counterpart, best friend and group costumes are a great idea too. Below, get inspired by some of our very favorite book character Halloween costumes.
DIY Anne of Green Gables Costume
Your child can capture the vivacious, untamed spirit of Anne Shirley with this sweet Halloween costume. Just don’t call her Carrots!
Get the tutorial at Kastles.
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DIY Hermione Granger Toddler Costume
Long before her adventures with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley, we imagine that Hermione Granger looked like this as a toddler. The adorableness is almost too much to handle—we love the striped tie, little yellow sweater, and tiny witch’s hat.
Get the tutorial at Sisters, What!
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DIY Where the Wild Things Are Baby Costume
Let the wild rumpus start! With this DIY book character costume, your baby will look just like Max, roaming among monsters and other fearsome creatures.
Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.
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DIY Queen of Hearts Costume
Alice from Alice in Wonderland is always a darling costume, but for a different look from the book, your child can be the short-tempered Queen of Hearts this Halloween. Playing cards, craft foam, and patterned tape come together for a look that might make her say, “Off with their heads!”
Get the tutorial at Little Button Diaries.
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DIY Nancy Drew Adult Costume
If you enjoy some mystery-solving along with your Halloween festivities, we’re thinking you should don a Nancy Drew costume. You can put this together using items that may already be in your closet, like a polka-dot dress, trench coat, and heels.
Get the tutorial at Ashley Brooke Designs.
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DIY Katniss Everdeen Tween Costume
Although she won’t be running into the Cornucopia anytime soon, your tween can look just as tough and strong as Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games.
Get the tutorial at Simple As That.
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DIY Pippi Longstocking Costume
Pippi Longstocking is one of the most cherished book characters of all time. Your child can mimic her one-of-a-kind look with top-to-bottom stripes and those famous flyaway braids.
Get the tutorial at Positively Splendid.
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DIY Hansel and Gretel Costumes
Things may have not gone so great for Hansel and Gretel in Grimm’s Fairy Tales, but we have no doubt that your kids will have a much better outcome this Halloween. Dress them up in these storybook-inspired costumes, complete with delightful hats and old-fashioned attire.
Get the tutorial at Live Like You Are Rich.
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DIY The Lorax Costume
Here’s a Halloween costume that’s perfect for your pint-sized planet protectors. If they can’t stop reading Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, outfit them with orange shirts, furry glasses, and signs that proclaim, “Save the Truffula Trees!”
Get the tutorial at The Mom Creative.
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DIY The Giving Tree Costume
This book is certainly a tear-jerker, but you can celebrate those warm fuzzies by partnering up with your little one for Halloween. As the boy and the tree, all you need is a small pair of overalls, and for you, an all-green outfit covered in felt leaves.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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DIY Thelma the Unicorn Costume
In this uplifting tale of self love, Thelma the Unicorn rocks the glamour and glitter. This cute and girly costume was made for your child who dreams of being a unicorn, with a sparkling horned headband that can be spotted anywhere in a crowd.
Get the tutorial at Claire, Collected.
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DIY The BFG Costume
Roald Dahl’s The BFG convinced us that giants are indeed friendly, and this costume is just as heartwarming. With those sizable ears and “dream-catching net,” it’s sure to put smiles on people’s faces wherever your child goes trick-or-treating.
Get the tutorial at Desert Chica.
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DIY Willy Wonka Adult Costume
Are you a big kid who can’t stop eating candy (even though you’re trying to eat more kale)? Then represent the sugar-coated whimsy of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by transforming yourself into Willy Wonka himself.
Get the tutorial at Hello Rigby.
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DIY There’s a Wocket in My Pocket Costume
Dr. Seuss seems to inspire so many charming Halloween costumes, and this one is no exception. Drawn by the quirky creatures seen in the book There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!, your child can capture the book’s wordplay with this easy costume.
Get the tutorial at Julie Ann Events.
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DIY Luna Lovegood Costume
There’s no one sassier in the Harry Potter series than Luna Lovegood, and this costume based on her character doesn’t disappoint. With her copy of The Quibbler and larger-than-life sunglasses, your girl will go from a Muggle to a Hogwarts student in a flash.
Get the tutorial at My Poppet Makes.
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