Personalised Halloween book about choosing costume

What happens in your child's Costume Choice

1. Your child opens the dressing-up box before the gathering.
2. A floppy hat and oversized shoes make everyone laugh.
3. Your child tries a bright cape, but it swishes too much.
4. A cosy costume sparks an idea for a personal finishing touch.
5. Your child arrives ready to join the gentle Halloween fun.

How the first page could read

On the chair was a dressing-up box, full to the brim. There were hats, capes, stripes, spots and one pair of very wobbly shoes. “The Halloween gathering is today,” said Mum. Your child looked inside. “But what shall I be?”

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

Choosing a costume can be exciting, but having lots of options can also make it hard to settle on one. This personalised Halloween story gives your child, aged four to seven, a relaxed way to explore that feeling through playful outfits rather than anything spooky or frightening. Each costume brings a small, funny moment, while the story keeps returning to what feels good to wear: room to move, a familiar texture and an idea that makes your child smile. Seeing their own photo transformed into the hero helps make the decision feel close to home. It is a gentle read before a school, nursery or family Halloween event.

Reading it together

• Before reading, ask your child to name one costume they would enjoy trying and one they would rather not wear.
• Pause at each outfit and talk about whether it looks comfy, easy to move in and fun for a gathering.
• After the story, make a simple costume plan together using clothes and accessories already at home.

Suggested art style: Bold cartoon

Bold cartoon artwork keeps each costume clear, cheerful and funny, with no need for spooky details. A sidekick idea: a helpful little black cat with a ribboned tail. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.