Australia's annual School Book Week always brings with it fun for readers of every age, and many look forward to the chance to showcase their creative genius with fun book week costumes to highlight their favorite piece of literature. Coming up with the perfect kids costume does not have to break the bank. There are several ideas that can be used to make fun kids costumes without spending much money.

James Bond is the perfect character to emulate in dress for book week and is quick, easy and inexpensive. With a white shirt, black trousers and a bow tie, the costume is complete, and most of these items are readily available. Children and adults alike will have fun accessorizing this costume with licensed to kill cards and spy kits that can be made using household items and creativity.

Dracula is a fun favorite and does not cost much at all as most of the costume consists of makeup. Again, the majority of the outfit can be derived from various clothing items already in possession save the cape, which can be easily tailored. Makeup kits can be purchased from most retail stores at a very cheap price.

For those who are able to sew, kids book week costumes can offer a wide array of options for the seamstress to choose from to embark on a fun project that will illuminate any child's creative edge during Book Week. Princess dresses are relatively easy to create. Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz is another favorite with her classic blue and white dress and pigtails. The energetic seamstress can even make companion costumes to be worn by siblings or friends to accompany Dorothy such as Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion, the Wicked Witch, Glenda or any of the other favorites from this classic tale.

For those with time constraints or lacking the skills to make a custom costume, the Internet is a great resource to utilise. Any costumes for book week conceivable can be found here, and with the wide array of sites available, many wholesalers offer costumes at great prices to stay ahead of the competition.