Book Week is coming. Best Picks rounds up the best costumes you can buy for your kids before it's too late

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6 days ago

It's the week every parent dreads (but every child can't wait for).
But next from next Monday (August 16), Book Week is back in town — and if you're not organised, now is the perfect time to get ready.
In honour of the 80th anniversary of Book Week, there are a number of fantastic costumes you can get your hands on for your child.
The theme —'Book an Adventure!' — invites young readers to jump into books that promise wonder, curiosity, and bold journeys — from fantastical quests and wild expeditions to big feelings and brave first steps.
Amazon Australia is a great place to start in terms of costumes.
One of this year's top buys is a cute Cat in the Hat costume — which will set you back $29.95.
The best-selling buy for little girls on Amazon Australia is the Frozen-inspired Princess Dress-Up Outfit ($39.99), while a $49.95 Ariel mermaid costume is also set to be popular with girls (including my three-year-old daughter).
Meanwhile, an Oompa Loompa costume is currently 'Amazon's Choice' on deal for $36.90.
My personal pick for this year (and every year) is the Dorothy Wizard of Oz costume for kids, which is perfectly timed ahead of the second Wicked movie being released later this year.
A Gryffindor robe will also win plaudits from kids, teachers and adults alike.
Book Week is a chance to get creative and celebrate the stories that shaped us, whether you're young or old.
This year marks 80 years since the first Book Week, with it running from August 11 to August 16.