7 Literary-Themed Costumes for Two Kids

Frog and Toad
Frog and Toad do everything together. They swim, they play, and they tell stories. When one is sad, the other cheers him up. When one is scared, the other helps him be brave. They are always there for one another; true friends through and through. Dress your little pair of besties as Frog and Toad from Arnold Lobel’s series this Halloween, and celebrate the simplicity of companionship. (BTW, Frog and Toad Go Trick or Treating would be a great addition to the literary collection.)

Elephant and Piggie
Sometimes, opposites attract. Such is the case with Elephant and Piggie, a dynamically different duo but an unstoppable twosome, nevertheless. Gerald is careful and calculated. Piggie is happy and carefree. Gerald is serious and thoughtful, while Piggie is spritely and silly. Still, as best friends, Gerald and Piggie make every day an adventure. Your little piggies will look adorable dressed as Mo Willems’ iconic characters.

Calvin and Hobbes
This iconic comic-strip twosome, from the mind of Bill Watterson, is always ready for fun, games, and silliness. Calvin is a wild and winsome six-year-old boy with a beloved stuffed tiger—that’s real to him! They’re inseparable and always up for chaotic fun. A red tee for the kid who doesn’t like dressing up, and a furry tiger onesie for the one who likes to go all out and you’ve got Halloween in the bag! Done and done.

Charlie Brown and Snoopy
A boy and his beagle—it doesn’t get more classic than this costume pair. Take inspiration from Charles M. Schulz’s Great Pumpkin (you’ve probably read and/or watched it ten times already this season), and dress the kiddos like your favorite Peanuts pals. Bonus points if you can get the whole gang together.

Thing 1 and Thing 2
These things mean no harm, but they certainly know how to rouse up a ruckus. Dress your own trouble-making twosome as Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss’ The Cat and the Hat for a tricky treat the whole neighborhood will enjoy. Just don’t let them inside anyone else’s house or destruction will ensue!

Curious George and the Man With the Yellow Hat
Your little monkey is very cute—and even more curious. Celebrate his inquiring mind and active body with this fitting ensemble. This costume is even more charming when you can convince Mom or Dad to don a big yellow hat and a monochromatic ensemble, like the iconic brightly dressed man in H.A. Rey’s books. (But, don’t worry; a sibling can pull this look off too!)

Peanut Butter and Cupcake
“And we’ll go together like Peanut Butter and…Cupcake!” Finding a bestie (the jelly to your peanut butter) isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it when you meet all types of friends (or foods!) along the way. Dress your babes as the title characters in Terry Border’s book, Peanut Butter and Cupcake—they’ll look so cute, you’ll want to gobble them up!