Creative Children's Parties (Paperback)

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Cooking fare for grownups doesn't make the grade when parents are hosting a party for kids. Alison Boteler, famous for her original imaginative foods and crafts ideas, is here to the rescue! Pint-sized party guests will love: Pink elephant cakes-for circus theme parties. Also sure to be popular are Pirate ship pizza, the perfect tasty treat for a Buccaneer Bash, Cleopatra's chocolate ice cream cats, for an Egyptian theme party, and Tasmanian devil dogs on boomerang buns--a variation on hot dogs for parties having a "Down Under" theme. These are just a few of the many recipe ideas presented. Moms and dads will also find instructions for making party invitations, favors, and rules for indoor and outdoor party games. Party themes and details are divided according to age-appropriate categories, starting with the toddler set (Ages 1-3), and progressing to pre-teens (Ages 9-11). Full-color photos plus black-and-white illustrations and diagrams.

Product Details

• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764108816
• ISBN-13: 978-0764108815
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,693,441 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive party inspiration, November 10, 2000

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(I couldn't believe this book didn't have a review...I borrowed it from the library for a bit of reminiscing about the fun I used to have with my, now big, daughters' parties, and it's such fun I want a copy!) There are twelve fabulous themed parties, some usual, and some a little out of the ordinary, like the cruise party. Its strength is in the simplicity of the props and themed food, while creating a total experience. Everything is covered: invitations, decor, games, food, atmospheric props, take-home stuff, costumes and photo opportunities. It's all very effective and SO easy. The ice cream koalas and icecream volcano cake are inspired. (The Australian party had some strange information, but it still worked well as a theme, good enough to use here in Oz.)