Halloween: From the Page to the Party

 If you’re looking for a fun and unique Halloween party theme, host a book character costume party! At this kind of party, simply ask each guest to dress up as their favorite book character.
 
 Book character costumes are a great idea because there are so many options to choose from! People dress up as book characters for Halloween for different reasons—they have a favorite character, look like a character or just had some great book character costume ideas. No matter the reason, everyone can have fun with this theme!
 
 If you need book characters costume ideas, it’s always a good bet to stick with classic favorites like The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind. Keep in mind that great book character Halloween costumes come from characters who have a distinct appearance or trademark outfits. This can be tricky to figure out, because books only have descriptions. Draw inspiration from accessories or articles of clothing like Dorothy’s notorious red slippers.
 Kids book character costumes can come from any popular kids’ book; they don’t necessarily have to be scary! In fact, depending on the age of your child, it might be better to stay away from frightening costumes and stick to characters from children’s book favorites like Where the Wild Things Are, Charlotte’s Web, Rainbow Fish or any of the Dr. Seuss books.

For an older child, try a character from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, like Willy Wonka, an oompa-loompa, or Charlie himself! Do other members of your family want to dress up as book characters for Halloween, too? This idea also makes a great family book character costume idea, as the cast includes many characters of all ages. Characters from any popular book series will also make great costumes, such as Harry Potter, Twilight, and The Lord of the Rings. These costumes will also work well for a group theme.
 
When you plan your costume for your party, remember that book characters for Halloween are most successful when the reference is obvious. Get as creative as you’d like, but unless you want to be answering questions all night, stay true to your character!
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