This might be scary for parents to hear hear, but World Book Day less than two weeks away.
A tradition in primary school's across the UK, World Book Day is the one day a year where children can dress up like their favourite storybook character in a effort to promote reading for pleasure and celebrate a love for literature.
The event falls on March 3, which means now is the time for mums and dads to panic over how they can find affordable character clothing ahead of the big day.
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Thankfully, we've got you covered on the costume front with a handy list of where you can purchase outfits inspired by some of best known characters in children’s literature.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Tu at Sainsbury's
1-8 years
£15
From the children's classic story by Eric Carle, this adorable Caterpillar costume is bound to turn heads in the playground.
It comprises of a green caterpillar outfit with padded sections and brown felt legs.
It has the famous fruit from the story attached to the front with one touch fastenings, so they can be removed and changed about. It also has an adorable red hood with the eyes, purple antennae and the head of the caterpillar.
The red tights are not included, so make sure to pick a pair up separately.
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Peter Rabbit, Matalan
18 months-7 years
£15-16
Little Beatrix Potter fans will love bringing her mischievous rabbit to life with this fancy dress costume.
Perfect for World Book Day, it includes Peter's signature blue jacket with brown trousers, accompanied by an adorable 3D rabbit hat and fluffy bunny tail.
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Gruffalo, Party Delights
£24.99
3-10 years
Who said there was no such thing as a Gruffalo? This kids' costume proves there is, and it's perfect for World Book Day or any other fancy dress party your little one might attend in the future.
It's has easy velcro fastening and is packed with extra details any Julia Donaldson fan is sure to appreciate.
Check out the claws, spikes, tail and wonderfully detailed Gruffalo hood, complete with eyes, ears, teeth and horns.
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Postman Pat, Tu at Sainsburys
1-6 years
£15
All you need is a toy black and white cat to complete this 5-piece costume set of everyone's favourite postman.
The costumes comes with with a hat, glasses, two letters, and suit jacket and bottoms and a special delivery bag so that they can post and deliver to their heart's content as they play dress up on World Book Day.
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Hermione Granger, H&M
3-12 years
£9.99
If your little Gryffindor wants to wear their Hogwarts uniform with pride, then this Harry Potter themed costume is the perfect option.
It comes with a pointed hood, long trumpet sleeves and a trompe-l’œil print on the front.
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Fantastic Mr Fox, Fancydressball.co.uk
3-10 years
£19.99
When choosing a costume option for World Book Day, a Roald Dahl inspired character is always a great choice.
This Mr Fox costume includes a long line striped blue jacket with an attached mock waistcoat with a fur chest. To accessorise is the gingham neckerchief and a fox mask with attached ears and an elasticated strap across the back.
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Horrid Henry, Matalan
5-8 years
£15-£16
Literature's favourite bad boy, Horrid Henry, is a great easy option for World Book Day.
This costume features his iconic blue and yellow striped jumper and blue trousers, as well as a 'Horrid Henry' logo in green to the chest. A hilarious cartoon mask completes the costume, making it the ideal easy outfit for fancy dress parties.
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Mary Poppins, Aldi
5-8 years
£9.99
This adorable Mary Poppins costume is inspired by the Disney classic, and with a pair of white stockings, black shoes and a umbrella will make the 'practically perfect' World Book Day look.
The one-piece outfit includes the signature red bow tie and black flower hat.
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Matilda, Tu at Sainsbury's
3-10 years
£15
Bookworms will adore this Matilda costume - it even has a copy of 'The History of the Newt'.
This blue dress from the children's classic is adorned with Quentin Blake illustrations in silver and trimmed with blue bows. Add a pretty red hair ribbon and they'll be ready for World Book Day.
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Wise Wizard, Party Delights
5-12 years
£16.99
This magical wizard costumes is an ideal choice for World Book Day because of it's versatility. Little one's can live out their fantasy of being Merlin, Gandalf or Dumbledoor - all for £16.99.
The costume comes complete with robe, pointed hat, white beard and wand.
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