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Description: Children’s parties can be unforgettable occasions. Those special moments full of laughing faces, pretty dresses, favourite foods and happy friends.
Or should that be spilt drinks, broken toys, exhausted parents and tears before bedtime?
Well, it can be either of course. Which is why Beverly Davies has assembled in one volume everything you need to know to make sure that your children have parties that everyone enjoys – them, you, and the guests. Whether your child is too young to walk, or nearly ready to leave home, this book is packed with ideas, advice, tips and suggestions from parents, experts and children.
You’ll find loads of specific ideas for each individual age group, right up to teenage parties and beyond, along with practical guidance on:
• Planning the party
• Games and entertainers
• Catering and cakes
• Party bags
• Serving alcohol at teenage parties
• Organising a big 18th or 21st bash
So next time your children remind you they have a birthday coming up you won’t need to feel stressed or apprehensive. You’ll be able to celebrate. Contents: Part 1: Ages one to 10 • One, two, three – the fun starts here • First birthday: baby talk • Second birthday: treats for tea • Third birthday: full of bounce • Eco-friendly parties • Planning your party • Invitations • Planning a party at a venue • Planning a party at home • Picking a theme • Good games for great parties • Games to get the party started • Active games • Team games • Musical games • Food-based games • Sitting down games • Calming down games • Disco party games • Tips for choosing games • Catering and cakes • Four, five, six – class act • Fourth birthday: easily entertained • Fifth birthday: fancy dress • Sixth birthday: parties for the whole class • That’s entertainment • Party professionals • The traditional entertainer • Animal magic • The great party bag debate • How to fill a party bag without emptying your wallet • Alternatives to party bags • What children think about party bags • What parents think about party bags • Seven, eight nine - action packed • Seventh birthday: expedition force • Eighth birthday: sleepover parties • Ninth birthday: sporty parties • Party politics • 10 plus – coolhunters • Tenth birthday: Murder on the dance floor • Part 2: Ages 11 to 21 • 11th to 13th birthdays – the in-betweenies • Murder most horrid • 14th to 17th birthdays – don’t try this at home • Ideas for teenage parties • Party horror stories • Fact on drink • Drink dos and don’ts for teenage parties • Drink driving • Drinking and the family • Drinking and the law • Why your party needs one stone cold sober adult • 18th and 21st birthdays – this time it’s serious • Advice from a party planner • The canape option • Marquee hire • Party planning check list • Fancy dress • Instead of a big party • What makes a party great?ISBN - 9788130914893
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Pages : 124
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