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Fresh hell of world book day without characters

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BeenToldComputerSaysNo · 26/02/2022 20:01

So apparently it's a thing now to dress up as an object, but not a character for world book day. Thank you America. The supermarkets are no help as they only have characters in their fancy dress. Son (Y1) wants to go as a trampoline. So that's great. Any ideas? It needs to be easy as I'm beyond crap at craft/sewing, he'll need to be able to do lessons in it, needs to survive playtime, the rain and toilet trips. Google is no help as it just suggests what someone should wear for a costume party to go trampolining/what to wear to a trampoline park. Oh and I stupidly thought I had until Wednesday as didn't note the date had changed to Monday. Feel like I've spent more time than I want to on this already and I've achieved exactly nothing!

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Amandasummers · 28/02/2022 10:35

Can’t he just go as a book? That’s what’s I’d do I think? I hate when schools give you themes to stick to, even more so when it’s not even relevant!

Bytrgrewd · 28/02/2022 10:37

@TabithaTittlemouse 🤣🤣🤣

BeenToldComputerSaysNo · 28/02/2022 15:20

Thanks @TabithaTittlemouse! Made me laugh

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gogohm · 28/02/2022 15:32

Dd1 (who has autism) wore her uniform every year and took her Halloween witches hat and cuddly cat toy in (which she sneaked in most days anyway) she said she was the worst witch. Thankfully no silly object or word themes

Punkypinky · 28/02/2022 18:15

@TabithaTittlemouse that's very funny Grin

BadHairDayExpert · 28/02/2022 18:25

Word themes here.
I have bought onesies - they can be lazy, fluffy or sleepy. Do not care.
Hate the day in all its entirety.

As for object - it is a pain in the arse but the best I have seen was a lego piece.
Cardboard box painted whatever colour top and troos are going to be.
6-8 Paper cups or circles or lids painted same colour and fixed on.
www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/91972017361858104/
Far too much faff for me. Onesies all the way!

BadHairDayExpert · 28/02/2022 18:35

If you google image World Book Day Word costumes, there is one home made one for artistic. You could do similar with PALETTE written on it.
Or the dictionary idea.
Me, being a lazy cah, would try and get a gameboy/x box cheap tee from tesco and attach a wire to my kid. Or just get a 15 quid jigsaw tee off Amazon but you would need to order today to arrive by Wednesday.

Thissucksmonkeynuts · 28/02/2022 18:39

Can MNHQ please add a trigger warning to the title please?

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