Book-Inspired Costumes for Kids

This rainbow fish costume is bright and colorful. It looks pretty easy to make, too. Purchase a copy of Rainbow Fish here. 

While this Mad Hatter costume is on a baby, it would be super easy to adapt the idea for bigger kids. Purchase a copy of Alice in Wonderland:Baby Lit  here. 

These Thing 1 and Thing 2 wigs require a hot glue gun- no sewing involved! They’re perfect for kids of all ages. Purchase a copy of Cat in the Hat Comes Back here.

Follow this tutorial to make a Toothless the Dragon costume from an old sweatsuit. Then, purchase a copy of How to Train Your Dragon here. 

Here’s a fun Lorax costume that is super easy to recreate. And, there are ideas for sibling costumes from the same story. Purchase a copy of The Lorax here.

If you know how to crochet (or know someone who does), whip up a Where’s Waldo hat in no time! Purchase a copy of Where’s Waldo? here.

Kids can dress up as Sam I Am with this Green Eggs and Ham costume. This costume can be sewn by hand and probably even glued together with hot glue if you don’t sew. Purchase a copy of Green Eggs and Ham here.

This Peter Pan costume is simple to make from an old green tee and some green shorts. Dig through your closet or scour the clearance racks to keep the costs down. Grab a picture book copy of Peter Pan here. 

You won’t believe how easy it is to make Pippi Longstocking braids. This tutorial will show you how. Grab a copy of Pippi Longstocking here.