I interviewed the team at CostumeBox, here's what 'Adventure' means to them
Web Content Producer
Natalie is a Sydney-based content specialist who is a true creative at heart. She enjoys photography, fashion and reading classic literature.
2025 marks 80 years of Book Week. This year’s Book Week theme, ‘Book an Adventure’, invites kids to dive into stories and set off on inspiring, page-turning adventures.
Inspired by this year’s theme of adventure, I asked the CostumeBox team to share the journeys they’d love to take - real and imagined, along with some fantastic Book Week costume recommendations.
Let’s get reading!
Nikki - Co-Founder and CEO
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
I think Dorothy, if only to wear those ruby red slippers.
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Safari Suits, Pirates and Alice in Wonderland.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
I think of heading off to Africa on Safari, a bucket list item for me.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory! I have a wicked sweet tooth.
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
Under a tree, anywhere.
Nikki’s reading…
I am about to start reading "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. I've read such great reviews I can't wait to start.
Roma - Co-Founder and CFO
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
Ernest Shackleton, the Antarctica Explorer - an incredible adventurer and leader!
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Any Safari costume; the safari shirt and shorts instantly conjures wild adventures! Harry Potter; so many adventures in the Harry Potter books. Alice In Wonderland; the quintessential adventure.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Mountain trekking.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
I'd like to time travel to ancient Egypt (I'd consider this fictional because at this point in time we can't go back there!)
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
In a hammock, under a palm tree, gentle warm breeze!
Roma’s reading…
I've just finished The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (a great story about characters from the past being expatriated into the future).
Vanessa - Digital Content Manager
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
A Hobbit.
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
1. Pirate costume 2. Alice in Wonderland costume 3. Dorothy costume
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Booking a place near some mountains for hiking/exploring.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Middle Earth.
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
Near the ocean.
Vanessa’s reading…
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods.
Paige - Buyer
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
Tinker Bell.
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Harry Potter Value Gryffindor Kids Costume Robe, Girl from Oz Deluxe Girls Costume, Storybook Red Riding Hood Girls Costume.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Sipping fruity drinks on an island beach somewhere!
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Neverland!
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
A window nook, preferably on a rainy day.
Paige’s reading…
Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Chantel - Marketing and Graphic Design Manager
If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
I've been reading my toddler lots of dinosaur books lately, so I would probably go as a dinosaur!
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Potentially Snow White (due to recent movie release), pirate costumes (sea adventures), safari/animal costumes (jungle adventures).
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Travel packages with all inclusive food and stress-free itinerary all planned out for you.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory. How delicious!
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
My comfy bed.
Chantel’s reading…
Sapiens, The Birth of Humankind. By Yuval Noah Harari.
Bec - Buying Manager
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
Madeline.
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Girl from Oz Deluxe Girls Costume, Safari Suit Deluxe Kids Costume, Alice Deluxe Girls Costume.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Safari.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Velaris.
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
Lounging by a pool or beach.
Bec’s reading…
Fearless by Lauren Roberts.
Katie - Operations Manager
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
I'd be the Mad Hatter, lots of different costume choices and I love wearing bold colours.
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
For themes, I think Pirates, Safari / Animals and Alice in Wonderland.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
'Pirates' was my first thought when hearing the theme this year.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Neverland.
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
A comfy chair in a warm sunny spot.
Katie’s reading…
The Stormlight Archive Series by Brandon Sanderson.
Bec - Accounts Manager
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
Anne of Green Gables, one of my favourite characters when I was a child.
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Pirates, international costumes, safari.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Booking a trip to somewhere exotic.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Willy Wonka's Factory.
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
In my hammock at home.
Rachel - Customer Service Manager
Image Source: Mary Sue
If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
A fairy, Tinker Bell vibes!
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Fairies, pirates, Happy Potter.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Spontaneous travel to places I've never visited!
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Jurassic Park.
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
Somewhere cozy with a hot chocolate (loaded with marshmallows) and zero noise or interruptions!
Natalie - Web Content Producer
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If you were attending Book Week, what character would you pick?
Mary Poppins.
What do you predict the top three selling costumes will be?
Dorothy, Mad Hatter, Red Riding Hood.
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “Book an Adventure?”
Venturing to the Arctic Circle to witness the Northern Lights.
What’s one fictional place you wish was real so you could go adventuring there?
Wonderland.
Where is your ultimate reading spot?
A cosy nook.
Natalie’s reading…
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins.
