The Children's Party Book: For Birthdays and other Occasions - Hardcover

Anne Thomas and Peter Thomas are the authors of two activity books for children and parents. They have three children of their own and live in the Netherlands.

Anjo Mutsaars are born in Enkhuizen, Netherlands, in 1953. As a youth, she trained as an illustrator at the Academie voor Beeldende Kunst. She often creates illustrations digitally, developing sketches on the computer, sometimes combined with photographs. In addition to illustrating books for children, she makes short films for CD-Rom and Internet sites.

'From A to Z, this is the most complete, idea-laden, sound advice giving, enthusiasm-inspiring book I've seen on the subject of how to give and what to do at children's parties. The Children's Party Book ranges in content from guidelines for parties and games for children of different ages, to a lovely discussion of what a birthday is and can be for a child. Then, it plunges into page after page of ideas-- things to make; party themes to create; party hats, invitations, decorations & favors to easily make from inexpensive materials. And then there's games, games, games -- some sure to produce giggles and cheers, others that will evoke studious concentration, and still others that will leave the players happily collapsed on the lawn after joyous exertion. As if that weren't enough, there is also a section on puppet shows -- how to make the puppets and stage, what to perform, and some puppet plays to get you going. Altogether, a great book - wish I could be there when you try it out!' -- Bob and Nancy's Bookshop (www waldorfbooks.com)