FamilyFun Parties: 100 Complete Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays, and Every Day [Paperback]

Deanna F. Cook (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 3 Up-A compendium of 100 different kinds of parties for children and their families. Spiral bound with a hard spine, the book details everything that is needed for successful party planning and execution, including time lines, pricing estimates, cost-cutting measures, themes, favors, and age-appropriate entertainment. In addition to 50 children's birthday celebrations, ideas for successful block parties, family Thanksgiving gatherings, and Christmas festivities are presented along with other seasonal activities such as beach, ice-skating, and snowball parties. Sharp, full-color photos depict multicultural families. Directions for crafts and creative recipes are clearly written. There are a wealth of ideas here, many of which can be easily adapted for classrooms or camps. An attractive volume with surefire appeal to a wide audience.-Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH

Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Disney Editions (April 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786853751
• ISBN-13: 978-0786853755
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book!!! Highly recommend it!, October 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: FamilyFun's Parties: 100 Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays & Every Day (FamilyFun Series, No. 3) (Spiral-bound)

I bought the Disney FamilyFun Craft book and enjoyed it so Itried this one. It is EXTREMELY impressive!! I am known for throwinglavish, creative (casual) parties, and this book is a treasure!! If you have parties for children, it's a must-have. The Cinderella party is worth buying the book for itself, with ideas of a handsome duke delivering invitations to a ball, girls losing their slippers, and more! I thought this book was so great, that I came in to the computer just to recommend it in a review. It provides GREAT ideas for every aspect of the party, all inexpensively, and age-appropriate. It is a GREAT gift idea for moms with young children, but the ideas are very applicable to adult parties too. I will definitely do lots of these parties when my family gets together. Adults and children will enjoy these festive ideas. What a blast!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" Resource for Moms, March 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: FamilyFun's Parties: 100 Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays & Every Day (FamilyFun Series, No. 3) (Spiral-bound)

I bought this book because it had a firetruck party theme-- just what I was wanted for my son's 2nd birthday party. The party was a huge hit with kids and adults alike, especially the cake that looked like a fire truck (very easy, but looked professional). I've used this book countless times since, for my Halloween-themed playgroup, Christmas parties, and my daughter's first birthday. Everyone comments on how cute the decorations and snacks/cakes are, and everyone is surprised when I tell them how easy they are. This book is my "secret" to becoming the neighborhood Martha Stewart for kids. My children are just 2 1/2 and 1, but I know I will use this book again and again for years. There are even some great party ideas for teens.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative!!, June 7, 2003

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This review is from: FamilyFun's Parties: 100 Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays & Every Day (FamilyFun Series, No. 3) (Spiral-bound)

What a fun and original book!
The ideas are great and it was not at all what I expected by the title. There are really creative and original ideas for everyday celebration and fun. This book is really creative and you can branch off to your own ideas. You will use this book often so keep it close at hand! :)