Get Ready for Book Week at Pacific Werribee
Across schools, early learning centres and libraries, children will dive into a world of imagination through character dress-up parades, creative writing activities, storytelling sessions and more. But Book Week is about so much more than dressing up, it's a wonderful opportunity to encourage a lifelong love of reading and inspire young minds to discover new stories, ideas and adventures.
Whether your child is already a passionate bookworm or just starting their reading journey, Book Week is the perfect chance to explore books in a fun and engaging way. Maybe they'll transform into their favourite storybook hero, a comic book character, a magical creature or even an animal from a beloved non-fiction title. The best part? There's no right or wrong way to celebrate, it's all about having fun and letting imaginations run wild!
To help you get Book Week ready, we've rounded up some of the best retailers at Pacific Werribee for costumes, accessories and, of course, plenty of fantastic books.
Costume Inspiration Starts Here
Ready-Made Costumes & Dress-Ups
Looking for an easy costume solution? These retailers have plenty of options to help bring favourite characters to life:
- Big W: affordable dress-ups, character costumes, capes, wigs, fairy wings and accessories.
- Kmart: great for Book Week essentials, themed clothing and DIY costume pieces.
- Best & Less: children's fashion that can easily be transformed into simple storybook characters.
- Target: great selection of kids' costumes, with matching shoes and accessories available.
Princesses, Fairies & Fantasy Characters
Add a little magic to your costume with these fun accessories:
- Smiggle: colourful bags, novelty items and themed accessories.
- Miniso: quirky props and fun accessories to complete a character look.
- Better Home and Home Essentials: find fun kids' accessories, including hair clips, wings and wands.
- The Reject Shop: complete your costume with wigs, wings, masks and other fun accessories.
Superheroes & Popular Characters
For action-packed Book Week adventures:
- Target and Big W: superhero tees, capes and licensed character merchandise.
- EB Games / ZiNG Pop Culture: character-inspired accessories, collectibles and finishing touches.
Discover Your Next Great Read
Whether you're looking for a Book Week favourite, a bedtime story or a page-turning novel, Pacific Werribee has plenty of options for readers of all ages.
From picture books to bestsellers, QBD has something for every reader, including:
- Children's books
- Book Week favourites
- Young adult fiction
- Best-selling novels
- Educational and activity books
- Australian Geographic products
A treasure trove for book lovers, featuring:
- Books for all ages
- Fiction and bestselling novels
- Cookbooks and lifestyle titles
- Beautiful gift books
More Places to Browse
You can also find a selection of books at:
- Big W: children's books, activity books and selected novels.
- Kmart: storybooks, colouring books and activity titles.
- Target: children's books and gift books.
While you're visiting Pacific Werribee, stop by Hoppers Crossing Library on Level 1, just outside near Mama Mee.
Book Week Highlights at the Library
- Thursday 27 August, 4:00pm to 5:00pm: Kids Club Book Week Session, A Symphony of Stories. Find out more here.
- Friday 28 August, 10:30am to 11:00am: Book Week Rhyme Time with stories, songs and dress-ups. Find out more here.
- Friday 28 August, 4:00pm to 5:00pm: Lego Club Book Week. Find out more here.
Not a member yet? Now's the perfect time to join! Discover new stories, borrow your next favourite book, and explore all the exciting activities happening during Book Week. From page-turning adventures to literary fun for the whole family, there's something for every reader.
Join, borrow, read, and discover the magic of Book Week!
