World Book Day is almost upon us, which means that many schools around the country will be calling for pupils to dress up for the occasion.
The annual event has been on the go in the UK and Ireland since 1997, with its main goal to encourage a love of reading among youngsters.
Part of that mission is to help inspire enthusiasm among more reluctant readers - for example, by hosting costume days - as well as providing children with the opportunity to own their own books by distributing more than 15 million World Book Day tokens each year.
As World Book Day aims to be as inclusive as possible, the organisation offers a number of alternatives for dressing up such as wearing pyjamas, but for parents hoping to help their child figure out a last-minute costume, we can help.
5. Where’s Wally
Another easy option is to send your child off for World Book Day as Where's Wally? All you need is a stripy top and jeans, with extra items such as glasses or a hat simply a nice bonus. | Walker Books
6. Percy Jackson
For another easy World Book Day costume idea, look no further than Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympian series. If you have the time you could DIY your own Camp Half Blood t-shirt, but otherwise this series simply requires everyday clothes. If your child is a fan of Percy add his trusty sword Riptide, which hides as a ballpoint pen, Annabeth fans will need a baseball cap will work, or if you have a Grover fan, a pair of Converse with paper wings will do the trick. | Disney / David Bukach
7. Pyjamas
There is no need to go out and pick up an expensive costume for World Book Day when the whole point of the event is to champion inclusivity in reading. If you don't have the time or resources to come up with a costume, the organisation recommend wearing comfy clothes such as pyjamas instead. | Adobe Stock
8. Harry Potter
Perfect if all you have to hand is a school uniform and a faint hope of pulling something together, why not help your child polyjuice themselves into a Harry Potter character? Added accessories such as wands, glasses, hats or cloaks are helpful, but you can always opt for a drawn on scar to help as well. | Adobe Stock