Bookworms everywhere will be counting down the hours until World Book Day rolls around once again this week on Thursday, March 2.
The special day, where people around the world celebrate everything about the magical world of books, usually sees children don fancy dress as their favourite book character to mark the occasion. The event also gives kids the chance to get some books for just £1, and a range of book-themed activities will be taking place up and down the country.
If World Book Day completely escaped your mind this year, don't worry - there's still time to get a costume for your youngster in time for Thursday. Here are 13 book-inspired outfits available via Amazon Prime that will arrive by Wednesday, March 1, if you order them today. If you don't currently have Amazon Prime, a 30-day free trial is currently available.
Official Batman costume, from £13.95 - Comes with muscle chest jumpsuit with an attached belt and cape, and a mask. Available in small (ages 3-4) for £13.95, medium (ages 5-6) for £15.72, or large (ages 7-8) for £14.99.Order by midnight tonight (Tuesday) with Amazon Prime to get it delivered on Wednesday, March 1.
Official Spiderman costume, from £17.38 - Comes with a printed jumpsuit and matching snood, available in four sizes with price ranging from £17.38 to £19.47 depending on size. Order by midnight on Tuesday to get it delivered on Wednesday.
Official Roald Dahl's BFG costume, from £12.16 - Comes with a top, trousers, giant ears headband and dream trumpet, available in three sizes with price ranging from £12.16 for 10-12 years to £15.98 for 12+ years. Order by midnight on Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday with Prime.
Cruella Deville from 101 Dalmatians costume, £23.99 - Comes with a Dalmatian-print dress and cape available in four sizes, red gloves, a black and white wig, and a plush Dalmatian dog toy (unofficial costume). Order by midnight tonight to get it delivered by 1pm on Wednesday.
Where's Wally costume, £16.99 - Comes with a red and white striped t-shirt available in three sizes, a red and white bobble hat, and circular black glasses (unofficial costume). Order by 10:45pm on Tuesday with Amazon Prime to get it delivered on March 1.
Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox costume, £19.99 - Comes with a brown jacket with detachable fox tail, a checked waistcoat insert a red necktie and a faux fur fox headpiece, available in four sizes (unofficial costume). Order by midnight to get it by 1pm on Wednesday.
Sherlock Holmes costume, £17.99 - Comes with a matching deerstalker hat and a long coat with a checked cape, available in four sizes (unofficial costume). Order by midnight on Tuesday to get it by 1pm on March 1.
Very Hungry Caterpillar costume, £14.99 - Comes with an all-in-one caterpillar tunic with an attached red hood, available in four sizes (unofficial costume). Order by 9:40pm tonight for next-day delivery.
David Walliams' Gangsta Granny costume, £16.99 - Comes with a grandma dress available in three sizes, a 'swag bag' and a robber eye mask (unofficial costume). Order by midnight on Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday.
Mary Poppins costume, £14.99 - Comes with a blue skirt, matching jacket with a white ruffle shirt insert and a black hat, available in four sizes (unofficial costume). Order by midnight tonight for next-day deliver.
Harry Potter costume, 16.99 - Comes with a black wizard robe, a striped scarf, a pair of round glasses and a wand, available in four sizes (unofficial costume). Order by 10:45pm on Tuesday for delivery on Wednesday.
Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts costume, from £10.99 - Comes with a heart-print dress with an attached collar and crown, available in four sizes (unofficial costume). Price varies from £10.99 to £13.89 depending on the size. Order by midnight on Tuesday for next-day delivery.
Wizard of Oz Dorothy costume, from £19.99 - Comes with a blue and white gingham pinafore dress available in four sizes, matching hair ties, a gingham basket and a plush Toto dog toy (unofficial costume). The small (5-7 years) size is available for next-day delivery if ordered by midnight on Tuesday.
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