Some readers loved the book's charm and unique story, while others did not see it as being morally acceptable for a young child to read, as the subject of burglary is taken fairly light-heartedly without serious consequences. If you know someone you can borrow a flat cap from, even better, but the costume works fine without the hat. World Book Day is on Thursday 7 March in 2024, although many schools and nurseries may decide to celebrate it on Friday 3 March to round the school week off with some costumed fun.

For the biking event, it rode up a ton, but its clearly for costume purposes only and should not be upheld to activewear expectations.If your child feels comfortable going to nursery or school in their PJs, this is a super easy one to pull off, because almost everyone has PJs or a Nightie.

Wrap your measuring tape around and make sure the tape is pulled tight but not digging into the skin. This five piece classic Robber costume includes a striped top, a pair of black trousers, an eyemask, a hat and a swag bag, everything you need to don that classic criminal look ! Inspired by the classic stripey robber outfit that first appeared in old silent movies, this kids’ fancy-dress outfit is well-suited to Book Week events and parties. I finally had enough money and wanted these wings for my Halloween costume and they were worth the wait! The piece tells the story of a burglar interrupted in his work by a lisping little girl who asks him to force open the stuck door of her doll's house.

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All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Burglar Bill is a thief and all of his possessions are stolen items, including the bed he goes to sleep in. Burglar Bill, played by Bradley Walsh, put in an appearance at the Children's Party at the Palace, a celebration of British children's literature held in Buckingham Palace Garden in 2006 in honour of the Queen's 80th birthday.

Burglar Bill is a 1977 children's picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg about a burglar who accidentally steals a baby.

Moved by her friendliness, he does this, forgetting about the jewels he has come to steal, and is rewarded with a damson tartlet before escaping. Props: Red and white stripey top; round glasses (aka our ‘Harry Potter glasses’); red and white hat. Sadly the trousers are too tight around the tops of my thighs (although fit fine on my waist) so sent the costume back without wearing it. Take the measurement for your chest from the fullest part of the chest (usually around the nipple area). Recommended for UK islands ie Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Shetlands, Isle of Wight and Scottish Islands including the Highlands.M. Barrie; The Pirates Next Door by Jonny Duddle; Molly Rogers Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke; Mrs Pirate by Nick Sharratt; Long John Silver from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, and lots more! When it comes to dressing up for a night out, special occasion, or the biggest event of the year, Halloween, we have you covered.