amscan Adults Darling Bugs Costumes with Wings and Antennae Head Bopper

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One of Roald Dahl’s many famous books, your child can dress up as The Enormous Crocodile with this crocodile onesie. This greedy crocodile has the intention of eating children in the nearby town but is stopped by fellow forest mates. Look at the pictures of the farm at the start and end of the book. Can you describe how they are different? Love it or hate it, World Book Day has become a firm favourite dress-up day for children. We’ve collected oodles of some of the best ideas around for you. Take a peek at our follower submissions and prepare for the urge to loot the airing cupboard of sheets and the craft cupboard of glue and scissors as you endeavour to create your own masterpieces and creations from your children’s favourite books.

Try to find where different farms are in your local area. What crops do they grow? What animals do they look after?Think about what stealing means and why it is wrong. How would you feel if someone stole from you? What happens to people who steal things from others? Can you make up a song which includes lots of examples of animal sounds? Get some ideas by watching this performance of a song by the author and her husband:

What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday has a cacophony of noisy new zoo-animal characters, a cameo from the Queen and her corgis, and, of course, a cunning plan from thieves Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh. It’s a pity for them that a certain crime-busting ladybird is on holiday in the very same city … and she’s got a good idea that will ensure the dastardly pair won’t get away with it! This new story is destined to become yet another glittery classic in the Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks collection. The ladybird whispered into each animal’s ear. Think of other words that describe how we can communicate with others (e.g. shouted, screamed, hissed, chattered). Write a character profile about Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len? what kind of people are they? Where do they live? I’m sure you’ll agree that there are some truly wonderful ideas here. We would like to thank our Family Days Tried & Tested community for allowing us to use their fabulous photos! Look at the illustrations of the farm in the book. Look at the different textures used on the tree / grass / buildings. Can you try to recreate these textures using different art materials?

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Think of some speech bubbles to show what the ladybird might be thinking at each point in the story.