Get Costume-Ready for Book Week with Oh Flossy!
Book Week is almost here – and that means schools across Australia will be buzzing with excitement as children dress up as their favourite storybook characters! Whether your little one wants to be a magical fairy, a courageous superhero, or a clever animal from their favourite tale, Book Week is the perfect time to celebrate storytelling and creativity.
At Oh Flossy, we love helping families get costume-ready with our safe, non-toxic, and fun makeup and face paint sets, perfect for children aged 3 and up. But first, let’s explore what Book Week is all about.
What is Book Week?
Book Week is an annual event organised by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA). Since 1945, it has celebrated Australian children's literature by encouraging kids to engage with books, explore new worlds, and develop a lifelong love for reading.
Each year, the CBCA announces a theme — and in 2025, the theme is “Book an Adventure”. Schools and libraries nationwide run fun events, parades, and activities centered around books, characters, and imagination.
Why Book Week is Important for Kids
Book Week is more than just dress-ups — it’s about sparking creativity and building confidence. Here’s why we love it:
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Encourages reading: Children get excited about books when they can connect with characters through play.
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Boosts imagination: Dressing up as a character brings stories to life in a way that feels real and exciting.
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Supports learning and expression: It helps kids express themselves, learn empathy, and improve communication.
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Creates fun memories: Book Week parades and classroom activities are often a highlight of the school year!
Book Week Costume Ideas (Made Easy with Oh Flossy!)
Looking for inspiration? Here are some fun and achievable costume ideas — paired with Oh Flossy makeup or face paint to make them shine!
1. Animal Characters
Perfect for: The Gruffalo, Hairy Maclary, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Wombat Stew
Try: Our Wild Wonders Face Paint Set for bold, jungle-inspired looks or add whiskers with our reusable face paint stencils.
2. Superheroes
Perfect for: Superworm, Zog, or classic heroes like Wonder Woman or Spider-Man
Try: Red, blue and gold face paint plus a touch of glitter for heroic flair.
3. Princesses & Royalty
Perfect for: Frozen, Cinderella, The Paper Bag Princess
Try: Light pink blush, shimmering lip gloss, and a chef hat made at home.
4. Fairies & Magical Creatures
Perfect for: Tinkerbell, Rainbow Magic, or Fairyland characters
Try: Our pastel makeup shades, sparkly bio-glitter, and face stencils for stars and flowers.
5. Colourful Characters
Perfect for: Dr. Seuss, The Day the Crayons Quit, Pippi Longstocking
Try: Mix and match makeup colours, use our Disco Fever Glitter Set, or paint rainbow cheeks with our face paint.
Why Parents Love Oh Flossy for Book Week
Our natural, easy-to-use and wash-off kids makeup and face paint make getting costume-ready a breeze:
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✔️ Non-toxic & hypoallergenic – safe for sensitive skin
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✔️ No harsh chemicals or synthetic dyes
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✔️ Washes off easily with water – no scrubbing needed after the parade!
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✔️ Australian-made & vegan
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✔️ Reusable stencils for easy face paint designs
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✔️ Bio-glitter options for a sparkle that’s safe for the planet
Whether it’s a last-minute look or a carefully planned character costume, our kits help parents create magical transformations at home – without the mess or stress.
Top Picks for Book Week
Here are our best-sellers that customers love using for dress-ups and creative play:
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Oh Flossy Wild Wonders Face Paint Set – for tigers, lions, and butterflies
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Oh Flossy Reusable Face Paint & Makeup Stencil Set – animals, ballerinas, stars & more
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Oh Flossy Disco Fever Glitter Set – sparkle it up for unicorns, fairies, and funky costumes
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Oh Flossy Kids Makeup Sets – pastel and bold colour options for magical characters
Ready to Create the Magic?
Shop our Book Week essentials now and get your little character ready to shine on parade day.
From roaring lions to shimmering fairies, Oh Flossy makes it easy to celebrate Book Week with a touch of sparkle and a whole lot of imagination.
