Ways to Celebrate Book Week Australia

Hearing an author read aloud from their work and talk about the writing process is educational and inspiring for kids. They can ask questions and learn more about the art of storytelling. Discount Book Week costumes Encourage your child to engage with a loved book by designing a new cover for it and creating illustrations. This will help them to think more deeply about the plot and characters.
The blue, knee-length dress has a lovely white lace trim around the sleeves and hemline. The apron is attached to the dress and features a bunny screened on the bottom corner. This officially licensed Harry Potter Gryffindor Wand is modelled after the one seen used by Gryffindor student, Hermione in the Harry Potter movies! Measuring 35cm/13.7in long, it is a light brown textured plastic, and will turn  any kid or adult into a certified Hogwarts student. A great prop to finish off your Gryffindor or Hermione Granger costume for Book Week, comic-con or a Harry Potter themed party.

Costume comes with a Red Queen dress with a red silk like skirt, black and white bodice with red hearts printed down the middle, red and black puffed sleeves and frilled tulle above the skirt. A pair of white glovelettes with red hearts going down the side and a matching pair of leggings come included. A queen is not a queen without her crown, so pop the included red and gold mini crown upon your head to show who's boss around here.
Maybe your path is better suited to the Dark Side so instead, you should become part of the Empire as Darth Vader, Kylo Ren and more. Find friends, adventure and more dreams filled with imagination and possibility this Book Week. This Royal Red Queen Womens Costume is beautiful and elegant. You'll look ravishing in this Classic Red Riding Hood Womens Costume. The costume features a knee-length sleeveless dress with a peasant-style bodice with black ribbon crossover detailing. Defend baby Yoda from the clutches of the empire with our Star Wars Mandalorian Deluxe Mens Costume.
Including Minion supplies like party favours, balloons, invitations, and so much more. Play School is Australia’s longest running children’s television show in Australia and not surprisingly, many kids know and love it. For young kids under 8 years, a play school party would be a very special and delightful one. Forget the stress of shopping in-store – our party shop makes planning easy. If you're looking for party supplies in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, or Perth, we’re the party shop that has it all.

From candy canes and chocolates to beautifully wrapped favours, you can make sure everyone leaves with a sweet memory of your festive celebration. To celebrate Book Week we are giving children and young people the chance to have their designs on our bookmarks! The winners of each age category will also receive a book prize pack. Each year since 1945 the Children’s Book Council of Australia has brought children and books together across Australia through CBCA Book  Week.
We’ve got costumes for baddies like Mr and Mrs Twit, the witches and Miss Trunchbull. We have naughty children costumes like Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde. We also have Roald Dahl characters costumes for Charlie Bucket, Sophie from the BFG, Willy Wonka, Matilda and the Fantastic Mr Fox.

Have a gander at our marvellous selection of Book Week themes and book week character dress up options. Invite an Australian author to help present the Aussie of the Month Award. Have the author read an extract from a children’s book, or speak about the importance of reading and writing  skills. Excite your students for Book Week by challenging them to a literary scavenger hunt around the school! Hide clues around the library or school relating to CBCA-shortlisted books for students to solve and locate specific books! A scavenger hunt is a perfect activity for your class to familiarise themselves with the shortlisted books and use their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Every year at Niagara Park Public School we hold aScholastic Book Fairin Term 3. Book Week is the longest running children's festival in Australia. Each year, many schools and public libraries from all over Australia spend a week celebrating books and Australian authors and illustrators. Classroom teachers, teacher librarians and public librarians develop activities, offer competitions and tell stories relating to a theme to highlight the importance of reading. Your school library is more than just a place to borrow books. It is a vibrant learning hub that supports literacy, wellbeing, and lifelong learning.
Among all this, it can be easy to lose the true meaning behind Book Week. Wendy Rapee, chair of Children’s Book Council of Australia says the event is an opportunity to draw attention to the joy of reading and for advocating for stories in children’s lives. Dressing up as a book character is a popular activity every Book Week, allowing children to explore their imaginations and celebrate their favourite stories. Finally, keep your guests entertained with our Christmas Activity Sets, Games, & More. These fun-filled options feature a variety of games and activities that are perfect for both kids and adults. Think gingerbread house kits, board games with a holiday twist, and much more to keep the Christmas joy flowing throughout your celebration.

This significant event promotes understanding and recognition of Indigenous cultures. We have a news page available in Oliver to keep your students updated on NAIDOC Week. Book Week is run by the Children’s Book Council of Australia and is a time for celebrating books and Australian childrens’ authors and illustrators.
This classic gray wig is perfect for adding a humorous and realistic touch to your costume, whether you're dressing up for... This year’s Book Week will be held in August, with schools around Australia celebrating the book of the year awards on August 17th-23rd. This year's theme of “Reading is Magic”, allows for reflection on our indigenous culture by listening to country as the first storyteller. The Children’s Book Council of Australia are the official champions of Book Week and they create a wonderful range of free digital resources and official merchandise for school libraries to use. This year, Jess Raclyeft is the creator of the wonderfull illustrations for the theme. You’ll find the range of free downloadable graphics, posters and more on the CBCA website.

While Cruella De Vil brings a dark tone to the narrative, portrayals of love and family are strong throughout the book, allowing students to discuss different character traits. The book allows you to really get creative with costume ideas. The book metaphorically focuses on transformation and personal growth through a little caterpillar blossoming into a butterfly. Teachers can use this book in lesson planning to discuss various topics, such as the life cycle of a butterfly, learning how to count and even nutrition.
Play a bit of Quidditch, read the Quibbler and ride a broom to school. Discover this incredible world of magic that brings your imagination to life at CostumeBox in Book Week 2025. Have a tea party with the Mad Hatter, and look like you've stepped straight out of Lewis Carroll's novel with this beautiful and exclusive Alice Deluxe Womens Plus Size Costume. Made for the curvaceous woman, this beautiful costume includes a crisp white apron with ruffled straps. This costume, exclusive to the CostumeBox brand, also includes a beautiful blue dress with an attached white petticoat underneath to give it a fuller skirt.