Phew. From Julia Donaldson’s Gruffalo and Highway Rat characters to more traditional book stars – think The Tiger Who Came To Tea and The Very Hungry Caterpillar – here are some low-fuss costume ideas ...

This year, World Book Day 2025 falls on Thursday March 6, which means parents still have one day left to get that all-important costume sorted for their little ones. We’ve rounded up the best costumes ...