The Parents Party Book (Parent's Picks) - Softcover

"It worked for me"...Other parents share their best ideas. One mother invited a pet store owner who brought a small menagerie..."Her fee was free because I bought Betas and mini fish bowls from her store as party favors."

Invitations...Make your own theme invitations. Don't miss the darling "seed packet" sent with the Garden Party ones!

Activities... Fun games and projects that can bolster every child's self-esteem. The Fossil Stepping Stone from the "Dinosaur's Rule" is a sure winner.

Party Starters...Get partygoers in the mood the moment they step through the door with crowns, hats, or even a custom-made "license plate." See the Road Race party for directions.

Decorations... Set the scene--with a minimum of mess--for pennies. Boys will love the "Construction Site" party set off with black and yellow caution tape and plastic hard hats.

Food... Imaginative, appetizing treats: Don't miss the "Campsite Cake" that captures the delicious flavors of S'mores or the Name Your Sundae buffet to top off your Ice Cream Social.

Party Favors...A keepsake that may become a child's favorite treasure, such as the "magic gadget" from the Alakazam party's amazing afternoon of wonder and wishes.

Invitations, Decorations, Activities, Food
Take Out The Guesswork
Put In The Fun!

Make your child's birthday party one to cherish forever--and the most fun the children ever had. From activities where everyone wins to party favors the kids make themselves, everyone will keep busy, happy, and entertained. Complete directions for party food is here too...more than just cake and ice cream, and a lot more fun. Nothing will be better than this year's birthday--unless it's planning next year's. And with this friendly guide, brought to you by the trusted editors of Parents, America's #1 family magazine since 1926, it's easy too!

This must-have guide features:

· Dollar-saving tips
· 5 simple, safe parties just for toddlers
· Guidelines to guarantee success
· Menus and recipes to please even picky eaters
· How to keep everyone safe
· Locations outside the home for great parties
· Storytime book recommendations to fit your theme
· Making the birthday child part of the planning