Lithgow Party Paloozas!: 52 Unexpected Ways to Make a Birthday, Holiday, or Any Day a Celebration for Kids

by John Lithgow

A year's worth of creative party suggestions for parents, written by the award-winning actor, lists ideas on how to host unusual theme parties for children, from a map-focused celebration on Columbus Day, to a Beatlemania party, to a celebration of baseball's opening day, in a guide complemented by supply lists, budget information, activity and music recommendations, and more. Original. 60,000 first printing.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published April 26, 2005

About the author

John Lithgow is a prolific actor with two Tonys, six Emmys, two Golden Globes, and two Oscar nominations to his name. He has starred in the hit TV series 3rd Rock from the Sun, Dexter, and The Crown, and in beloved films like The World According to Garp, Shrek, and Terms of Endearment. Lithgow has appeared on Broadway twenty-five times and in England with both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. He is also the bestselling author of nine children’s picture books, and his recordings for kids have landed him four Grammy nominations.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book so much that when I found it at a tag sale, I donated it to my library. Is it still in print? It should be - but if it is not, hunt it down. Want to instill a sense of wonder and fun throughout the year with kids? John Lithgow is your awesome guide. Yes, he acts, sings, writes, (it is fabulous or a tad annoying, depending on the kind of day you are having, that any one person can be this good at a variety of things)and he apparently throws a heckava good party as well. At least if you are looking for kid and family friendly activities. Just looking through the library copy of this and thinking - hey, the youngest is twelve and getting all tweeny but it's still not too late to have a palooza or two...time to browse some summer paloozas.

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

FANTASTIC. Included a "mushing" party for March :-)

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

52 Creative ideas to celebrate all year long!
Traditional holidays including Halloween, Independence Day and Valentine's Day are here.
However, have you ever celebrated Beatlemania and the British Invasion?
What about Chess Day?
How about an Art day like Sunday in the Park with Georges Seurat or DIY Mona Lisa Da Vinci day?
What about a literary-based celebration like Little Women or Don Quixote Days?

This is a perfect tool for any grown-up's (teachers, homeschool parents, grown-ups, parks and rec, public library staff) looking to provide SOME event for kids (mostly ages 6-11).
He provides approximately 4 programs for each month, a creative name, topic, activities, sometimes food, and additional ways to make the event more exciting or kid-friendly.