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Kids' Outdoor Parties
The book has lots of great ideas for 35 themed parties. Each party includes ideas for invitations, costumes, decorations, food, games and other activities, favors and a theme-related cake. The games, and activities (mostly crafts) have easy to follow directions and are fun and creative. Costume ideas range from a suggestion they come in casual clothes to an actual costume wear to the party or one you provide.

For most parties there are a range of options that fit a variety of price ranges. You could splurge on a high cost favor idea and save on a less expensive invitation idea. Each party suggests an age range for which it is appropriate and most are for the upper end, say 7-12. ... Read more

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The American Girls Party Book
The American Girls Party book offers 18 different theme party plans that accompany the dolls and books made by the same company."Since the earliest days of America, American girls have found lots of ways tocelebrate--picnics, dances, barn raisings, fairs, teas, and victoryshows." The authors teach children how to plan ahead for their specialtheme party.

This book offers wholesome ideas for celebrations; fromhome-made party invitations (with patterns) to recipes for special easy toprepare dishes, to timeless party games, musical suggestions, anddecorating ideas. The book is replete with elegantly laid out color photosof real American girls and the party fixings, celebrating all the joy lifeoffers.I'm sure your little girls will enjoy this book as much as minedo.It teaches children that they have the ability to create somethingwonderful and share their creation with others.A feel good book! ... Read more

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* Have it.. Like it...but could be more detailed..*
First of all, i just want to say that i enjoy most of the American Girl library, and that this one is no different. The food sounds great[read the book and you'll understand TOTALLY what i mean]but i have not found much time to make any of it.
Still, they could have been abit more detailed. And i will admit some of the games were EXTREMELY pointless and immature for my agegroup.

Overall, reccomended for ages 8-11

Awesome
This is the best party book ever. There is no book that could give you better party ideas!

Super Slumber Parties Review
This book is my favorite book! It has a ton of great ideas for slumber parties. It has games, snacks to make, themes to choose from, invitations to make, and much, much more! You have to get it!

The TitleTells it All
This book was not only very intresting, but full of WONDERFUL ideas. People are still talking about the best sleepover they ever attended. And that was 3 years ago, all thanx to this WONDERFUL book. I can't say enough good things about it!!!!

Great help in planning sleepovers!!
The only thing my daughter wanted for her 10th birthday was a sleepover with 5 of her "best friends". I had no clue where to start to help her...and myself...out on this one. Luckily, we subscribed her to the American Girl magazine & had just received the February edition. It contained so many cool ideas for games, themes...even recipes...and it mentioned this book. I ordered the book the same day & have not regretted it for one second! Erica was able to pretty much plan & run her entire party & she & her friends had a blast doing it! I'd recommend it to any parent whose daughter is begging to have a slumber party...or even just a sleepover with one friend. It lets girls "be in charge" and gives them a great feeling knowing that they were able to plan and carry out the whole thing with only a little help and supervision from mom & dad! Too bad this book wasn't around when I was 10! ... Read more

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Party On(?)
This book has eight "Magical" themed parties including an Alchemist's Gathering and an Egyptian Summer Solstice Party. It gives suggestions for costumes, decorations, food and activities. It also includes a story to go along with each theme.

I give a LOT of children's parties, most of which include storytelling and crafts. I purchased the book because the kids absolutely loved the ideas in the Book of Wizard Craft by the same authors (which, by the way, I used at several parties in the last year). This one falls short of the Craft book on several counts:

While using the same format as the Book of Wizard Craft, this volume has less substance and more fluff. Many of the activities appeared in more complete form the Craft book. The stories are not as well developed and the art is poor.

The illustrator, Marla Baggetta, tried to copy Lindy Burnett's style for this volume, but fell short of the freshness and vitality of the illustrations in the Craft book. Double-page spreads for each theme do nothing but act as filler, as does the same wizard's robe which appears in each section and then again in the back of the book with only slight variations in decoration.

The wizard "author" mentions in the introduction that it took 600 years to write the Craft book. It's pretty obvious that it didn't take the authors nearly that long to throw together the Party book. If you are specifically looking for ideas for use at a party you might find this book useful. If you are looking for ways to entertain elementary school children for an afternoon or several weeks, purchase the Wizard Craft book. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Slumber Parties What Do I Do? Have Fun!!
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.

Slumber Parties:What Do I Do?
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.

A great planning resource for an unforgettable night of fun
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. ... Read more

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Now, it’s easier than ever before to give a party for your kids that’s inexpensive, entertaining, and original! Einstein’s Science Parties Easy Parties for Curious Kids How can you give a party that will excite your kids, impress their friends, and stay within your budget? Shar Levine and Allison Grafton say "Why hire a clown? Throw a science party instead!" And in Einstein’s Science Parties, they show how you can easily put together any number of 14 clever and inexpensive science theme parties. You’ll need just a few hours of preparation and regular household items to create unforgettable parties like, "Fossils and Dinos," "I Spy," "Color Your World," and "Slime Time." All activities are kid-tested and include clear-cut instructions, and easy-to-follow scripts. The book also includes fun illustrated invitations that can be photocopied and personalized. ... Read more

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Einstein's Science Parties
If your child loves science, as most do, they will love the ideas generated in this book.It is a no-brainer for parents to set-up, promote, and design fun-filled science activities. ... Read more

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New in Chronicle Books’ winning series for tweens and teens, Crafty Girl: Slumber Parties answers the critical question: How to host a slumber party that isn’t a snore? Here, complete plans for fourteen fabulous themed fetes offer dozens of dreamy ideas for midnight munchies, hilarious games, clever crafts, fun sleepover flicks, and more. Guests will enjoy getting supercrafty at the all-night-long Beadapalooza, the sparkliest party around. The relaxing Bliss-Out Spa Party encourages attendees to chill, with beauty treatments and tasty refreshments fit for a film star. And the creepy Night on Haunted Hill will scare the squeals out of every girl in sight. The ultimate guide to partying in one’s PJs, Crafty Girl: Slumber Parties lets any hostess transform an ordinary sleepover into a spectacular slumberama. ... Read more

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A fun but not that informative read
This book ahd some interesting ideas for some parties, but none of them were that expanded upon. And many of the partis required a lot of planing and rely on decorating. One party suggested purchasing dry ice to use for speacial effects. Like any one can do that. All of the games suggested were just minor twists on old favorites. If you just want some simple jump start ideas, read this book. If you are looking for a party planner in a book, look somewhere else. ... Read more

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The newest title in our popular Children's Activity Series!Kids love parties, no matter the occasion! Putting on a Party: Adventure Parties for Kids teaches kids how to throw great parties, from organizing and planning to cleaning up and everything in between. Organized by individual party themes, Putting on a Party gives kids all the information they need to host a Polar Expedition, Westward Trek, Space Voyage, High Seas Adventure, or Sensational Safari. Outrageously creative activities await each partygoer-who doesn't want to make alien slime, drink rainforest refreshers, crack open moon rocks, munch on Oregon Trail pizza, or run a penguin race?-and kids will love the active role they play in planning and running their own celebrations! Included are ideas for games, prizes, refreshments, party favors, crafts, invitations, decorations, and more-all the information a busy mom or dad needs to help put together a party that children of all ages will love. The book also includes important information on being a good host, helping kids avoid hurt feelings and social blunders, and making sure no kids are left out of the fun-in short, it gives kids and parents all the information they need to know to make sure everyone has a good time. As a teacher, Lori Bonner began collecting games and activities to accelerate learning in her classroom. She now tries out new ideas on her family, neighbors, 4-H group, and other groups with which she volunteers. Lori lives with her husband and two children in Lehi, Utah.Fran Lee has illustrated and designed nine titles in this popular series. A native of Chicago, Fran currently lives with her husband in Portland, Oregon. ... Read more

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Wahoo!
Me and my pal Adrian just wanted to say

WAHOOO!This book is awesome!I followed its, uh, guidelines on how to do things, and it brought me fame from all over are school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That lady who wrote this is a genius!!!!!!!!!!!

A how-to book written especially for kids ages 6 and up
Putting On A Party is a how-to book written especially for kids ages 6 and up, although readers of all ages can use it to plan an exciting adventure party for young people. Colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand text instruct one in the basic steps of organizing, planning, and hosting a celebration. From basic tips and advice (including how to respond to someone who asks why they weren't invited, and knowing how to end a party on a high note) to decoration and invitation ideas, the heart of the book, a wide catalogue of fun party games that all guests can play together, Putting On A Party is a superb resource and starting guide for kids' get-togethers of all kinds, including birthday, holiday, and end of school year celebrations.

Loaded with Ideas
This book addresses etiquette issues in a fun way.There are so many great activities, recipes and games in this book that you won't want to wait for a party to try them out.This book is a great resource for parents and children alike.The humor throughout guarantees that children will read and learn. ... Read more

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Whether it's a casual get-together or a special occasion,sleepovers are always lots of fun! This ultimate party planner is packedwith dozens of great, original ideas: theme parties like a NightmareMansion or Sleeping Beauty's Spa, star-sprinkled invitations, p.j. partycrafts, homemade shake-on popcorn toppers and much, much more. With somany exciting ideas, kids won't catch their guests dozing at theseslumber parties! ... Read more

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So Many Great Ideas!
I bought this book for my daughter, about to celebrate her 10th birthday.I think we will need to have several birthday sleepover bashes, as there are way too many great ideas in this book for her to choose enough for only one night!Really creative invitations, inexpensive crafts, age appropriate food preparation, laugh giggle and squeal games, with clear instructions for the 8-12 age group.Great for this age, where she really wants to be involved in the planning. I don't know if the girls will get any sleep, but it looks like we're going to have a terrific party. Or two. Or more?

Good book!
My daughter checked this book out at the library, and LOVED it!!She's read other sleepover books, but none were as good as this one.She really recommends it!!We plan on purchasing our own copy.

Lot's of Fun
This book is full of great ideas for a sleepover.My daughter and friends had a wonderful time with this book.I would recommend this to anyone thinking of having a sleepover!! ... Read more

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52 Activities
The idea of 52 cards, each with one idea for a party is a clever one.It means you can mix and match to put together a party your child will love.

Most of the activities in the pack are games, largely reworkings (or just renaming) familiar games.There also are some crafts and make-your-own-refreshments ideas.Ideas for party themes and destinations were mostly pretty run-of-the-mill.

Overall, the card format may be just what is needed to get the creative juices going, but it's lack of any kind of organization may make it hard to find specific information.The playing card format would make this easy to carry around for someone like a camp director.The idea is creative, but the activities aren't. ... Read more

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A Super Book!
I was hosting two parties in one week: one for a group of my children's friends (teens and pre-teens) and another for a group of my own friends (Gen X'ers and Baby Boomers). There were so many varied games in this book that both groups had a great time. Instructions are easy to follow and the games are all instantly addictive. If you're looking for something beyond the typical board games you'll find at most parties, this is perfect for you. Most games require only players and their brains, a few others require pen and pencil. No matter what, everything we played from this book was a lot of fun. Highly recommended!

Praise for SPG
I was in charge of entertaining forty-two people for over two hours and I am not particularly outgoing. I'm actually pretty ingoing. I bought this book in a store, along with several others, but only used this one because it made me laugh and seemed particularly straight-forward. It's well-written, clear, clever, and concise. All of the games are explained in a page or two. Chaneski details the possible pitfalls of some games and suggests remedies-his predictions were accurate and his suggestions surprisingly effective. People who didn't know one another when the evening began were leaning on each other with laughter by the end of it. I was able to set up non-competitive games for people who preferred that (a good number simply would not participate in competition but were willing to be goofy as hell in a non-competitive endeavor). Several participants wanted copies the book and while I was on line arranging it, I thought I'd steer others to this remarkable little compilation.

Super Party Games: Fun & Orignal Ideas for 10 or More
John, Thank you for writing this complete book of party games. I look forward to trying a few of them. Everyone who is throwing a party for New Year's this year should definitely buy your book to make their party even more memorable (Not that any party wouldn't benefit - especially a work related party). You are a very talented writer. I look forward to your next work. Good Luck! Deana ... Read more

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Not a good buy!
There a great many other party game books out there that have more content, more fun, and are a better deal than this ill-conceived title. Iwould recommend passing this book by and choosing something that gives youmore for your money.

Don't waste your time
This is an aweful book and a waste of the paper it is printed on.The few pages that it has is duplicated for tear out sheets, and it has only 3 games in it. It is not the Best and I regret spending my money on it.

FUN!
This book is a great tool for parents who worry they won't have enough activities to keep a bunch of crazy kids busy.If you're planning a birthday party, BUY THIS BOOK!!! ... Read more

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Filled with fabulous theme-party ideas, including Haunted House, Flower Fairies, On Safari, and more, The Party Book is sure to get kids away from the television and into creative thinking and crafts. This book is packed with suggestions for invitations, decorating, treats, and goody-bags for the satisfied guests to take home. ... Read more

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Here¹s the ultimate guide to making your next sleepover the coolest it can be. This handbook is crammed with ultra-fun activities and tons of great games for late nights. Plus, there is a guest book section so you can keep track of all your friends when they stay over. It¹s a great way to have a grrrls¹ night in! ... Read more

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For Adult parties?
Definitely not for 9 year-olds! This is a book of lists and questions - trivia games, fill in the blanks, etc. Not stand-up-and-run-around games, but sit-down-and-write-the-answer games. For adults, might be fun, especially if you were into Trivial Pursuit. As a teaching tool or brain-teaser, OK. For a kids party, un-fun. ... Read more

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Very cute book
I thought that this book was great.We checked it out from the library and my six year old son has chosen the teddy bear party.He was not too thrilled with the bowls of porage cakes, but all the other ideas are great and really get the kids involved.

MElissa

Great Book!
This is a great book.I only got it yesterday, but it has lots of wonderful ideas.Although this is really a kids do it yourself book, it can also be used by parents, or party planners like myself.It has a pile of themes, and each one includes invitations party hats, crafts decoration,favor and games.Most of the party hats, favors and games are those youcan make from paper and other things around the house.Most of the craftscan be used as games, and many can also be used as favors.I always likeKathy Ross's books, but this one was GREAT! ... Read more