by Joyce Slaton posted in Products

Want a kids' costume that's classic and recognizable" Look for inspiration in your favorite children's book. Here are some of our favorites.

1. Max from Where the Wild Things Are
Let the wild rumpus start when your child dresses as the hero from Maurice Sendak's beloved book.
Buy it: $24.40-$33.22

2. Thing 1 or Thing 2 from The Cat in the Hat
Got twins or siblings who want to dress alike" Put 'em in these matched gems so you can laugh at their blue wigs all night.
Buy it: $39.95-$47.94

3. Oompa Loompas from Charlie & the Chocolate Factory
Could anything be cuter than a little kid in a green wig and a jumpsuit"
Buy it: $18.91-$23/12

4. Ladybug Girl
Got a little one who thrills to the antics of superheroine Ladybug Girl" This adorable costume will inspire her to heroic deeds. Buy it: $22.95

5. Pippi Longstocking
You can wear just about anything for your Pippi costume as long as you sew on a few patches. All you really need to make it clear who you are is the wig with its flipped-up braids -- and here it is.
Buy it: $19.97

6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar
What a sweet little bug your baby will be in this comfy Eric Carle costume.
Buy it: $17.52-$23.10

7. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to want to hang around for Halloween candy. Make a construction-paper cookie to carry and you're all set.
Buy it: $4.19

8. Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz
There's no place like home -- and there...