World Book Day 2023 is here and the aim of the event is to encourage young people to get involved in reading and thinking more creatively. On this day, kids will pick up a book and celebrate their favourite stories by dressing up as the characters that feature in them.
For those struggling for costume inspiration this year, or if you just have a love of Scottish literature, here are 9 Scotland-inspired costume ideas that you and your bairns can try.
5. Maisie the Cat
This series of children’s books follows the story of Maisie MacKenzie, a kitten who lived in Edinburgh’s Morningside while wearing a kilt and fair isle jumper. Aileen Francis Paterson is the Scottish author and illustrator behind the much-loved book. Photo: Submitted
6. The Fabulous Flapdoodles and Jumblebum
Chae Strathie is an award-winning Scottish author who grew up in the World Heritage village of New Lanark. His story is all about the funny flapdoodles who live in outer space and visit Earth at night. With yellow clothes, a purple wig and a fun hat you’ve got an easy costume. Photo: Amazon UK
7. Harry Potter
The author of the Harry Potter books, JK Rowling, may not be from Scotland herself but she famously wrote the first Harry Potter book around many cafes in her adopted home of Edinburgh. In the magical world of Harry Potter it is said that Hogwarts school is in the Scottish Highlands. Photo: RODNAE Productions via Pexels
8. Mr Bear
The Mr Bear books by Glasgow-born Debi Gliori tell a wealth of charming tales about a Bear family living in the woods along with their woodland friends. Centred around the Bears looking after their baby year, it’s a perfect costume choice for families. Photo: EEI_Tony via Canva Pro