Perfect Kids' Parties: 12 Fantastic Theme Celebrations [Paperback]

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Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

A memorable birthday party can be loads of fun for both children and adults, and your child's next party is sure to be just that if you use the practical and helpful hints offered here. There is such variety that you'll never be at a loss as to what kind of party to plan. Why not a Carnival themed party, with recipes for a beautiful Clown Cake, Carnival Hot Dogs, Clown Dip, Bagged Popcorn, and a healthy snack of Carnival Fruit Medley. Maybe your child would like an Outer Space themed party, with yummy treats such as Spaceship Cake, Nebula Punch, Moon Pizzas, and Blast-off Gelatin. Handy shopping lists are included for you to check off all of the supplies you'll need, plus party games, activities, and fun craft projects are listed so you can keep the kids busy and happy.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (October 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080699097X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806990972
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,332,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad place to find inspiration, October 10, 2008

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E. Mennemeyer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perfect Kids' Parties: 12 Fantastic Theme Celebrations (Paperback)

The book does have 12 theme celebrations in it, but many themes are the same old themes that have been haunting birthday parties for decades. They are: Dinosaurs, Pirates, Carnival, Soccer, Slumber Party, Under the Sea, Bears, Outer Space, Bugs, Construction, Tea Party (with Princess overtones), and Sleep Over. Each theme offers suggestions for cakes, snack, activities, crafts, and decor. There are checklists for shopping to make planning a bit easier.

Overall, this book is a fun way to get inspired for a children's party. The book assumes that you have the time and are inclined towards quite a bit of prep work for the party. We recently used the carnival theme for inspiration, but still ended up planning a lot by ourselves as the offerings in the book didn't work for us in a practical way. My daughter greatly enjoys flipping through this book, though.

Bottom line: fun source for inspiration but not an all out guide to practical party planning. The themes are classic or dated, depending on your view. Given the heavy dependence on 'character' themes in parties these days, it may be difficult to find supporting players to your theme. Themes are subtly gender biased, so it may be difficult to find value in this source if you have only boys or girls to plan parties for. If you are dedicated to planning and orchestrating your child's party, this book is a fun resource to look through - but consider borrowing it from the library.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Just Perfect!, June 30, 2011

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Dyw76 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Perfect Kids' Parties: 12 Fantastic Theme Celebrations (Paperback)

I LOVE this book. Everytime my kids birthdays came around, I would take it out of the library. I thought it was time to buy my own copy. Each party is customizable to your needs and the shopping lists are super helpful. This is the perfect book for parents who don't want the commercial parties anymore and want to get back to having their kids birthday parties at home. Snacks, crafts, cake, favors, & games...it has it all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideas for childrens parties, November 30, 2008

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M. Stahl - See all my reviews
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If you need some ideas for childrens parties on a budget this is the book for you. Lots of really cute ideas and instructions from party decorations, cakes, menus,and craft ideas. Easy and inexpensive ideas.