Book Week Costumes
Embark on an Adventure Through Storytelling – Book Week 2026 Costumes
Get ready for Book Week 2026 with one of Australia's largest ranges of Book Week costumes for kids, teachers and adults. Whether you're planning ahead or searching for a last-minute costume, you'll find hundreds of character ideas inspired by classic books, modern favourites and beloved children's stories.
Browse our dedicated collections to make shopping easy:
- Teachers Book Week Costumes
- Boys Book Week Costumes
- Girls Book Week Costumes
- Book Week Accessories
- Kids Wigs
From simple classroom outfits to complete character transformations, we have costumes suitable for school parades, classroom activities, library events and Book Week celebrations across Australia.
Shop online with fast Australia-wide shipping or visit our Brisbane costume store in Taringa for expert advice and help choosing the perfect Book Week costume.
Popular Book Week Costume Ideas
Whether your child loves magical adventures, classic stories or modern favourites, you'll find plenty of inspiration throughout our collection.
Harry Potter
Step into Hogwarts with robes, wands and accessories inspired by Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Professor McGonagall and other favourite witches and wizards.
Alice in Wonderland
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole with costumes including Alice, the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit and other Wonderland favourites.
Wizard of Oz
Travel the Yellow Brick Road as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion or Wicked Witch from one of the world's most loved stories.
Classic Storybook Characters
Bring timeless stories to life with costumes inspired by some of the world's best-loved books. Discover favourites including Matilda, Willy Wonka, The BFG, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz and many more classic literary characters.
Fairy Tales & Storybook Favourites
Classic fairy tale characters remain popular every year. Choose from Snow White, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Cinderella and many other timeless favourites.
Superheroes
Superhero costumes continue to be one of the most popular choices for Book Week, with costumes inspired by Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Captain America, Iron Man and many more.
Star Wars
Star Wars costumes remain a favourite for Book Week, with Jedi, Sith, Princess Leia and other iconic characters.
Pirates & Adventure
Pirates remain one of the easiest and most popular Book Week costume ideas, perfect for schools embracing adventure-themed celebrations.
New for Book Week 2026
Looking for something different? Characters from K-Pop Demon Hunters, including Rumi, Mira and Zoey, have quickly become popular Book Week choices and pair perfectly with this year's Symphony of Stories theme.
Everything You Need for Book Week
At Cracker Jack Costumes, we make Book Week shopping easy. Our extensive range includes costumes, wigs, hats, props and accessories suitable for every age.
Looking for the finishing touches? Browse our Book Week Accessories collection for wigs, hats, props and accessories to complete your favourite character.
Why Shop With Cracker Jack Costumes?
- Huge range of Book Week costumes for children, teachers and adults
- Brisbane costume store with experienced staff
- Fast Australia-wide shipping
- Huge range of officially licensed costumes and classic storybook characters
- Accessories, wigs and props to complete every costume
- Quality costumes suitable for school dress-up days and Book Week events
Book Week Theme 2026 – Symphony of Stories
The Children's Book Council of Australia has announced "Symphony of Stories" as the official Book Week 2026 theme. This year's celebration encourages children to discover new worlds through books while celebrating creativity, imagination and storytelling.
Whether your child dreams of becoming a brave wizard, adventurous pirate, magical princess, comic book hero or classic storybook character, the right costume helps bring every story to life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Book Week theme for 2026?
The Children's Book Council of Australia has announced Symphony of Stories as the official theme for Book Week 2026. Schools across Australia will celebrate with dress-up days, classroom activities, library displays and reading events inspired by books and storytelling.
What are the best Book Week costume ideas?
Some of the most popular Book Week costumes include Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Alice in Wonderland, Dorothy, Matilda, Willy Wonka, Spider-Man, Batman, pirates, princesses and newer favourites such as K-Pop Demon Hunters.
What are easy Book Week costumes?
Simple costumes often require only a few key pieces. Characters such as Where's Wally, pirates, Hermione Granger, Matilda and Dorothy are all popular last-minute Book Week ideas.
Do you have Book Week costumes for teachers?
Yes. We stock a large range of Book Week costumes suitable for teachers, from classic literary characters to simple classroom-friendly outfits.
Can I buy Book Week costumes in Brisbane?
Yes. Visit our Brisbane costume store in Taringa or shop online with fast Australia-wide shipping.
Start Planning Your Book Week Adventure
Planning ahead gives children more time to enjoy the excitement of Book Week and helps ensure you secure the best character before popular sizes sell out.
Browse our complete Book Week collection, or explore our Book Week Accessories and Kids Wigs collections to complete your perfect Book Week character.