great parties for kids: fabulous and creative ideas for children aged 0-10

by Rose Hammick, Rose Hammick, Charlotte Packer

Rose Hammick and Charlotte Packer present fail-safe schemes for fabulous parties for kids aged from one to ten. They show that, with a little ingenuity and imagination, you can throw a memorable children's party without breaking the bank... or having a nervous breakdown! The book starts with an in-depth look at a variety of age-appropriate party themes, with ideas for decorations and costumes. There is a party plan for each age group, listing all you need to be confident that your event will go well. Following this are chapters focusing on party games, goody bags, and invitations. Great Parties for Kids concludes with a chapter of delicious recipes by Caroline Marson. All you need to make sure your child's party is a roaring success. Includes imaginatively themed decorations, cute costumes, bright ideas for invitations and party bags, plus a comprehensive guide to the best party games and more than 40 recipes for party food. Vibrant photography by Polly Wreford.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published April 30, 2006

Reviews

[Rachel]

This book had some good ideas for kid's parties, though there were predominantly for older kids, above age 3. There was really only two ideas, Teddy Bears' Picnic and Farmyard Animals for the under three year old crowd, which is what I'm looking for. It was pretty detailed on activities, items to use for decoration, what games to play and what food to serve. The back section featured recipes mentioned in the previous party sections, but looked like they stole all the food ideas from "Party Food for Kids," which I read before this book. 3 stars.

[Vivian]

This affordable party bible is loaded with decorating ideas, costume inspiration, craft suggestions, and game plans, as well as invitations, favors, and recipes enticingly displayed in a plethora of color photographs. What more could you want (besides a caterer to do it all for you)?
Themes include:
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Farmyard Fun
Under the Sea
Fairies
Pirates
The Wild West
Circus
Space
Knights and Princesses
Tropical Island
Gangsters and Molls

[Jill]

I great idea book,have to realize the parties displayed in this book are over-the-top for inspiration. Used this for both Tommy's birthday party as well as playgroups. Recipes included for kid-friendly food/drinks. Great party ideas and photos for inspiration. Kick overstated and to-much-effort Martha Stewart to the curb and just invest in this reference book for all your kid-inspired events.

[Marjanne]

This was a fun collection of party ideas for children. There's nothing too unusual here, but some good ideas, some fun games, and some yummy sounding recipes. I will probably be holding on to some of the ideas I liked the most and then keep this book in mind for the next time I'm hosting a kids event. I also liked the DIY ethic.

[Relyn]

This book was full of amazing parties, gorgeous pictures, and wonderful ideas. My question is, who on earth throws parties like this??