Literary Halloween Costumes

With our Not-So-Scary Halloween Party coming up next week, I couldn't help thinking about Halloween costumes.  Of course, there are the standard witch, zombie, and ghost costumes, but are you looking for something different?  Maybe something along the lines of your favorite book?  What about one of your favorite literary characters?

Dressing up as a book character is nothing new, but it's gaining momentum.  I know I'm biased as a perch librarian, but going around as a literary character is a fun way to connect with your favorite stories.  Here are some ideas for literary Halloween costumes that are suitable for kids (and kids at heart):

• Alice from Alice in Wonderland
• The Cat in the Hat from The Cat in the Hat 
• An oompah loompa from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• Harry Potter from the Harry Potter series 
• Hermione Grainger from the Harry Potter series
• Junie B. Jones from the Junie B. Jones series
• A hobbit from The Lord of the Rings
• Madeline from the Madeline book series
• Waldo from the Where's Waldo series
• Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz

If the above costumes don't fall into your style, check out the following websites for more literary costume ideas:

• 14 Amazing Bookish Halloween Costumes for Children
• 16 Literally Awesome Book-Inspired Halloween Costumes
• 21 Children's Book Characters Born to Be Halloween Costumes
• 100 Book Character Costumes
• Simple Book Week Costume Ideas

Whatever costume you choose to wear, hope you have a happy and safe Halloween!  And if you're wondering what costume yours truly will be wearing at the party, I will only tell you that I won't be late for a very important date!

Bookishly yours from the perch.