Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5 Up—A fun resource for tweens and teens planning a party. Filled with theme ideas, decorations, recipes, and activities, the book outlines more than 20 different kinds of parties. There are ideas that will please parents and kids alike. Party-planning time lines and etiquette are offered. Themes include spa, birthday, garden, holiday, and sleepovers, as well as glamping parties (a combination of glamor and camping), clothing swap parties, and ice cream socials. The author presents some nontypical ideas, such as giving mini terrariums or potted plants as party favors. Readers will also enjoy the craft ideas for decorations, invitations, and party favors. An impressive collection of ideas and plans that lives up to its title.—Cynde Suite, Bartow City Library System, Adairsville, GA

Review

Best Party Book Ever! by Faithgirlz! is a “How-to” guide and resource for tween and teen party-planners. Filled with enticing photographs, Best Party Book Ever! is organized into six chapters: Hostess Hints, Anytime Parties, Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties, Soirée Secrets, and Recipes. The chapters offer a selection of party themes and offer tips on invitations, decorating, crafting, activities, and food. The editors of Faithgirlz! and Girls’ Life magazine have compiled a myriad of ideas that include the familiar (movie night sleepover), whimsical (secret garden tea party), charitable (bake-off), and economical (clothing swap). There are even suggestions and recipes for pet parties. Best Party Book Ever! emphasizes the positive aspects of having a party: being creative, making memories and traditions, having fun, and celebrating with friends. Young hostesses are reminded to involve (and thank!) parents for help with planning and supervision; there are also guidelines for being a good and responsible guest and for dealing with difficulties that may arise during a party. Illustrated with fun photographs and graphics and packed with possibility, Best Party Book Ever! encourages girls to “do-it-yourself.” The broad range of imaginative ideas expands the reading audience to older teens, youth groups, and even adults planning parties for their children. Nina Ditmar, CLJ -- Christian Library Journal

Product Details

Let the celebration begin!

Whether you want to throw the best birthday bash ever or you’re dreaming up a just-for-fun sleepover extravaganza with your friends, Faithgirlz! has you covered. Packed full of creative and crazy-fun ideas, this book contains everything you need to know to plan fifteen great get-togethers from start to finish. From holiday parties to secret garden soirees, cookie bake-offs for a cause to “glamping” slumber parties, you and your BFFs will get detailed how-tos and plenty of tips for designing cute crafts, décor, munchies, and more. Plus, clever ideas throughout show you how to turn every day into a special occasion! Have a blast from invitation to gracious goodbye—all on a crafty girl’s budget.

Product Details

• Softcover ISBN: 9780310746003
• ISBN 10: 0310746000
• Imprint: Zonderkidz
• On Sale: 2014-08-26
• Pages: 160
• List Price: $14.99
• Publisher: Zonderkidz
• Series: Faithgirlz
• Publication Date: 2014-08-26
• Trim Size: 152.000mm x 232.000mm x 12.000mm
• Weight: 299.000gr
• Category 1 :JUVENILE NONFICTION / Games & Activities / General
• Category 2 :JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religious / Christian / General
• Category 3 :JUVENILE NONFICTION / General
• Category 4 :JUVENILE NONFICTION / Cooking & Food
• Category 5 :JUVENILE NONFICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / General (see also Religious / Christian / Holidays & Celebrations)
• Category 6 :EDUCATION / Home Schooling