Slumber Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) [Paperback]

Wilhelminia Ripple (Author), Kathy Totten (Author), Heather Anderson (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: What Do I Do? series

Packed with ideas, this guide will help parents and kids plan the best slumber party ever with a minimum of fuss. With 13 different party themes, many of which can be adapted to girls or boys, even twins and dogs have their fun covered. Each party is fully planned with a time line that covers games, crafts, video recommendations, and menus for dinner, breakfast, and snacks. Themes include Safari, Passion for Purple, Enchanted Castle, Vacation with Me, and Cartoonival, and many of these fun ideas are suitable for smaller, daytime gatherings.

Editorial Reviews

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The idea of sleep, to many kids and teens, is anathema; after all, suppose something happened while they're conked out for the evening? With her coauthor, Ripple, author of four other "What do I do?" books for parents, tackles about eight different issues with her fifth book--on slumber parties. There's the matter of baby-sitters--now completely unnecessary when following one of her 14 party ideas. Or the child entertainment factor, obliterated by a great selection of creative ideas, from cartoon to safari themes. Even the food challenge, solved by easy-to-make snack-type recipes. Every sleepover includes instructions galore: reproducible invitations, crafts, stories to tell, games and videos to play, plus a 20-something list of extra ideas should hours need to be filled. A first chapter on the whats, whys, and hows of slumber parties answers almost every conceivable parental query, from handling bedwetting accidents to ascertaining if a child is ready for a sleepover. Barbara Jacobs
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The idea of sleep, to many kids and teens, is anathema; after all, suppose something happened while they re conked out for the evening? Ripple, author of four other What Do I Do?® books for parents, tackles, along with her coauthor, about eight different issues with her fifth book on slumber parties. There s the matter of baby-sitters now completely unnecessary when following one of her 14 party ideas. Or the child entertainment factor, obliterated by a great selection of creative ideas, from cartoon to safari themes. Even the food challenge, solved by easy-to-make snack type recipes. Every sleepover includes instructions galore: reproducible invitations, crafts, stories to tell, games and videos to play, plus a 20-something list of extra ideas should hours need to be filled. A first chapter on the whats, whys, and hows of slumber parties answers almost every conceivable parental query, for handling bedwetting accidents to ascertaining if a child is ready for a sleepover. --Barbara Jacobs, BOOKLIST, August 2002

Thanks, Ms. Ripple, for saving us the trouble of writing a slumber party book! We had planned to add a slumber party book to our titles, but after seeing Wilhelminia "Willie" Ripple's Slumber Parties - What Do I Do? ® we agreed there was no need. She has written the most complete, imaginative, charming and easy-to-follow book on the subject we've ever seen. The book misses nothing. There are invitation ideas, activities, craft projects, party favors and even menus to suit the occasion. The theme parties are great fun and there's something in the book for every age group and either sex. There are even some parties that the "big girls" will love such as the wedding party sleepover that is bound to break new ground in the bachelorette party circles. In addition, the book contains some great advice on the types of parties for different age groups and tips for parents giving the party or whose child has been invited to one. Congratulations, Willie, on a job well done! What more can we say? This is a book every parent will want to own and follow. --Phyllis Cambria and Patty Sachs Authors of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party

This paperback book covers more then just the ABC s of slumber parties. It includes a beginning section on the What, Why and How of Slumber Parties that even gives advice for those possible bed-wetting youngsters as well as advice for the oldsters from teepeeing parties to co-ed sleepovers, listed in the seven stages of sleepovers. The best of the best of this book are the 14 imaginative and fun themes listed throughout these 14 chapters. As promised by the author, the Little Professor theme, with creative science experiments would go over with any group. I was not real enamoured to see the Wedding Glamour section but was appreciative of the Double Trouble (twins) chapter. Each idea, or chapter, contains several ideas on the theme, from invitations to crafts and food. Each theme also includes a short story and lots of tips and extra ideas to keep your party crowd busy. This book is a wealth of information just for the game and crafts ideas. Whether you pick the Sports You ve Never Heard Of chapter or the Dog Party, you won t be disappointed. There is even a video recommendation area for two age groups listed under each theme. --Laura Zemlicka Flora,Teacher for Coburg Elementary, Eugene SD

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Oakbrook Publishing House (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964993902
• ISBN-13: 978-0964993907
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,570,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slumber Parties: What Do I Do?, April 28, 2003

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Beverly Clark (Waco, Texas USA (Elm Mott)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slumber Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

What a book, it helped me so much prepare for slumber parties. With a girl and boy they can be different parties and theme. This book has it all and who would have thought of a co-ed party. It prepared me for the future with my daughter entering highschool and what to expect for parties at that age. Wonderful book recommend it to all. We will be using this book for a church lock-in which is co-ed and will we have activities with this book. Suggestion: Purchase the complete set.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slumber Parties What Do I Do? Have Fun!!, October 21, 2003

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Jennifer Leavitt (Gabriels, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slumber Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

This book is packed full of party fun. You can use this book for slumber parties, overnights, babysitting, or even special family nights. From themed invitations to themed food, this book has it all covered. I am a parent as well as a day care provider, this book is fun to use any time day or night.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great planning resource for an unforgettable night of fun, October 12, 2002

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slumber Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series) (Paperback)

Compiled by Wilhelmina Ripple with the assistance of Kathryn Totten, and illustrated by Heather Anderson, Slumber Parties: What Do I Do? is a fun and activity-filled resource book for kids, offering a compendium of ways to enjoy and make the most of a slumber party experience, and is enhanced with tips for having successful co-ed slumber parties. From creating unique hats and invitations, to tasty and simple recipes, to simple short stories to share and games like the Pillow Jousting Tournament, Slumber Parties is a great planning resource for an unforgettable night of fun.