With one week to go until this year's World Book Day many of the UK's biggest retailers have released fancy-dress collections aiming to inspire shoppers.
Traditionally many schools across Merseyside encourage their pupils to dress up at their favourite storybook character such as Paddington Bear, Where's Wally, Harry Potter, Little Red Riding Hood.
However, the event can cause parents to break out in a cold sweat if they only remember at the last minute that their little one is supposed to be dressing up for school the next day.
So just be clear, this year's World Book Day takes place on Thursday, March 7.
Supermarket giant Asda has even reduced the price of some of its outfit ideas, meaning prices start from £8.
Its range has been designed for all ages - from babies right up to adult pieces for both men and women.
Aldi is currently selling World Book Day costumes for less than £5. The items went on sale last week as part of its Specialbuys.
Below, we've rounded-up some of the best outfits we've spotted in the shops at the moment.
Asda
As we mentioned earlier, Asda has released a range open to everyone who wants to take part in this year's World Book Day.
Stand out ideas we spotted include Disney's Moana, Minnie Mouse, Horrid Henry and the Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Outfits are available in stores or online , with prices starting from £8.
Tesco
There are plenty of Disney-themed outfits available at Tesco.
Character outfits include Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell and Mary Poppins which looks set to be a popular option after the recent remake.
Outfits are available in store and online.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is offer one of the most unique World Book Day ranges with outfits including The Gruffalo, Piglet and Elmer The Elephant.
Babies are not left out either with Where's Wally, Willy Wonka and Winnie the Pooh all-in-one outfits available for newborns and those up to two years.
Aldi
Aldi released its World Book Day costumes as part of its Special Buys earlier this month with highlights including the Cinderella dress up book, which gives little ones the chance to read along with their favourite princess - and dress up as her too.
Along with a Cinderella storybook, the set includes a tiara, ring, sparkly purse and a princess skirt.
Lidl
Lidl has launched its own range of World Book Day costumes too.
The entire costume range is unisex, with everything priced at £4.99.
Top outfits include everyone’s favourite teen-wizard, an inquisitive girl in a fantasy land, a mischievous boy who never grew up, an eccentric chocolatier, an enchanting nanny and a brave, young girl dressed in red.
As well as costumes, the supermarket is also selling books too, with a selection of classic kids’ stories for just 99p each.
