When I was little, my Mum and Dad had a fruit and vegie shop. So when there was any kind of dress-up day, I would end up in a box – a banana box, a lettuce box, it didn’t matter, the bigger the box the better. Mum would spend lots of time improving the box – making it into Hickory Dickory Dock, a present and a robot are some of my memories – but there was no denying that I was the kid in the box. Whilst other children were princesses or fairies I was some version of a box. As a teenager I would look back on these photos and think this was a bit cruel. Now that I am a Mum, I can see the brilliance behind the box – simple, cheap and it was recycled materials!
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As a teacher, I just love book week! I always find that the home made costumes are the best. It is so great to see people get creative. Some of my favourites have been a playing card from ‘Alice in wonderland’ and the wardrobe from ‘The lion the witch and the wardrobe’. So creative! If you haven’t chosen a character yet, her is a list of top ten children’s books for book week. http://www.earlyplayaustralia.com/2013/08/book-week-2013.html
Thanks for your comment Racheal! I love all of the costumes that are done with thought and love – some people come up with such great ideas! I always thought choosing a book character who wore pyjamas was a good idea – how comfy!