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Sewing machines and glue guns have been out in force to ensure the children of the nation are in fighting form for National Book Week. And boy has the hard work paid off. Social media lit up with costumes as traditional as the The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Where's Wally to The Thirteen Tree House and even an Elsa (from Frozen).
From pirates to crayons, it seemed anything loosely connected to the printed word was allowable, all in the name of getting kids to read. Here are some of the best costumes we found on social media.
So what did you send your kid to school as this week? What was the best costume you saw?
Plenty of Harry's out in force. But where's the true hero, Hermione?
Book week celebrations #harrypotter #bookweek http://t.co/6dMJhvwxCA pic.twitter.com/WeBfhQLgaI— Tali80 (@tali80)
August 27, 2015
Here's a classic: Lion from The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
Book Week parade at school #inclusion #bookweek pic.twitter.com/1JwoIeYPp6— Catia Malaquias (@CatiaMalaquias)
August 27, 2015
Some impressive dedication to sewing on display here.
@loly_Job - you are a creative GENIUS!!! This #handmade caterpillar is EXCEPTIONAL!! #bookweek #greenacreps pic.twitter.com/j632dDMUYh— Emma Vaux (@The_EMI_Effect)
August 27, 2015
Authors like best-selling Andy Griffiths loved the enthusiasm.
Wow Bianca! I love your hat. #bookweek #treehousetour pic.twitter.com/u2OcoPAYzA— Andy Griffiths (@AndyGbooks)
August 27, 2015
Fun-loving library staff were also getting involved in the Book Week magic.
A bit of Friday silliness for the last day of #BookWeek !! Thanks to all who made it a great week! pic.twitter.com/ZRE2ifJ8vd— Newington Library (@Library_NC)
August 28, 2015
Elsewhere, The Day The Crayons Quit provided inspiration.
First #bookweek outfit down - he was soooo excited :) #oliverjeffers #thedaythecrayonsquit #bluecrayon #drewdaywelt pic.twitter.com/cX9wScXwLi— Katy Mutton (@Katy_KBAM)
August 28, 2015
Some schools had pirate dress up days.
A photo posted by Asha Rostron (@missapdance) on Aug 26, 2015 at 4:14pm PDT
This young man won't get lost in his Where's Wally costume.
A photo posted by Alison Rodericks (@liaisonwithalison) on Aug 28, 2015 at 1:11am PDT
This parent went so far as to pay a hairdresser and make up artist to get involved.
A photo posted by Blow Ormiston (@blowormiston) on Aug 27, 2015 at 10:18pm PDT
The main thing is, you're never too young to start reading.
A photo posted by Crafty Mum (@a_craft_a_day) on Aug 28, 2015 at 1:25am PDT
