Customer Reviews

My Very First Tea Party

5 star:		(23)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I ordered this book as a birthday gift for my niece, who just turned 4 (and who loves to have frequent "tea parties"). I did not see the book, other than what's shown on this Amazon page, before I had it sent. After it arrived, my sister told me that it was a wonderful and adorable little book, and that my niece was delighted with it. However, there is one thing that I feel I should mention. The book details what goes on during a tea party, and on one page it says "we say a prayer of thanks to God." My sister and brother-in-law are a mixed-faith couple, and for a variety of reasons, they had decided to save issues of faith until my niece is a bit older. Regarding this book, my sister said that, after she reads it to my niece, "I'll probably need to explain God and praying." She didn't make it out to be a big deal -- and I'm sure there are many households in which four year old children have long since been introduced to praying and church. However, I felt I should mention this for those who would like to know. Personally, I rather wish the author hadn't added that part; unlike, say, a family dinner, you'd have to be pretty devout to consider saying grace a part of a preschooler's tea party. And in this day of many faiths and deity beliefs it seems a bit gratuitous and even (unintentionally) insensitive -- even if well-meaning. That's my opinion, of course, and this info is FYI. If a mention of God and prayer doesn't cause any complications, then this is a wonderful little book your little tea-party-giver will love.

Bright, colorful, adorable book for baby's first or second birthday. Simple rhyming sounds and sweet pictures delight baby. Tie with a soft sheer ribbon for a last minute, yet impressive gift. Both mother and child will be delighted with this durable board book.

Wonderful illustrations. Cute story. It is a favorite of my 2 & 4 year old daughters. Very girly book. Would buy again!

I purchased this for our three-year-old granddaughter and gave her a tea set also. The book is very simply written; young kids can easily understand it. I would say it's 5-star for 2-3-4 year olds. Might be too simple for older kids.

This book is kind of a throwback to the old days of comfortable, friendly hospitality between friends. It is perfect for all little girls and an excellent way to introduce the finer points of hospitality back into busy lives. It is also a board book, so it is very sturdy and a nice size for little hands. By 16 month old loves it now but I'm sure she will love it even more as she gets older.

My daughter (4) and I enjoy this book. It's a good pick for Mom when she's worn out at night and too tired to read a long story :) The book is rhyming which my daughter really enjoys. I like that it addresses manners and includes a prayer!

The colors in the book are bright and vibrant, and my 3 year old loves it. It is small enough that we can take it anywhere, and it doesn't take up too much space in her backpack.

An adorable little book with gorgeous illustrations, perfect for the youngest princess-in-training. Arrived in good condition.

I bought this for my 4 year old, to go with her new tea set. I thought since it was a board book, that it might be a little too young for her, but she absolutely loves it! It's so pretty and perfect with a tea set!

"My Very First Tea Party" is the perfect size for little hands to hold. The heavy construction makes it easy for turning pages and will last for generations of reading! The watercolor illustrations are gorgeous to look at and the story is short, simple and sweet to read. A must for every little girl who's having her first tea party!