Chippy Chasers: Chippy Jackpot

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F. Norris Vandover and the Brute (1914) 20: I shook those chippies. I sized them up right away [...] They were no good.

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ref. to 1860) H. Asbury Gangs of Chicago 96: In the middle of 1860 it was estimated by the [Chicago] Tribune that two thousand ‘chippies’ plied their unholy trade in the retail business district alone. Thankfully, there are enough Bluey reads to yield several easy costume ideas for book week. Whether your kiddo wants to dress up like one of the Heeler sisters, Bob Bilby or Queen Chilli, these 6 ideas are sure to delight.

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On a sunny Sydney wharf, outside the best chip shop in Australia, Stacey and Stanley watch enviously as all the human customers feed on as many hot salty chippies as they want. For kids who are already bookworms, book week allows them to share their passion. Children who don’t generally enjoy reading, on the other hand, might have a love of reading sparked by the week of classroom festivities.

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For parents though, it can be a different story. While ‘book week’ conjures up visions of classroom parades for children, the demand of a literary costume is enough to frighten even the craftiest of parents. What would a caterpillar wear? Will my kid be comfy in this? I need how much cardboard? . . . we’ve all been there. On top of being easy to throw together, this costume is also 100% play-friendly, meaning kids will enjoy running around in it all day long. This year, it’s about to get a lot easier. From the most popular to most unique book week costume ideas, we’ve compiled a list of costumes that are simple to execute. Less stress, more fun.If your child is a fan of R.A. Spratt’s famous girl detective, Friday Barnes, then this costume should be your go-to. Following the iron-on transfer paper instructions, apply the logo to the front of your orange T-shirt. On the day of the book parade, curl your hair, slip on the outfit, and carry the book in hand to show off your best Emma Memma look.

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Fed up with having to scab for scraps with all the other seagulls, they decide to seek out legendary chippy thief SteveO to help them plan the ultimate heist. . . to steal a whole parcel of chippies!

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Using clothes you might already have at home, this costume is simple to pull together with a few extra accessories. Enter the fantastical world of Ranger's Apprentice by choosing a Will Treaty costume this book week! Perfect for older kids in grades 4 to 6 and beyond, this costume from John Flanagan's long running book series looks incredible with very little work required.