Four basic party plans (with many adaptations), each for a different age child, with all the necessary information on invitations, guest lists, games, food, and favors. Includes recipes.

My birthday is 5 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, and 8 hours away. Today I'm starting to plan my party. So what if the Big Day's not exactly around the corner? This little girl is planning her party now. She has to, if she wants to have the best birthday party ever. She'll have the tallest birthday cake in the world, plus camels, elephants, a ferris wheel (of course), and a castle . . . with a moat. Kids will laugh out loud at the girl's wild plans, and love the oh-so-sweet ending, which involves a modest but fun party. Jennifer LaRue Huget and LeUyen Pham brilliantly capture what it feels like to be the Birthday Girl—a feeling many children will relate to.

In the fifth book, Scaredy Squirrel plans his own birthday and surprise!... things get very crowded. Scaredy Squirrel is planning his own birthday party for one _ but despite his detailed plans, things get out of control when the party animals arrive. He's back! Scaredy Squirrel, the loveable worrywart, returns for another nutty adventure. Scaredy never plans big birthday parties. He'd rather celebrate alone quietly in the safety of his nut tree and avoid those pesky party animals (ants, clownfish, ponies and Bigfoot). When all his excessive plans are thrown up in the air like confetti, will Scaredy play dead and cancel? Or will he face the music?

If I Could Keep You Little speaks straight to your heart, illuminating the tender balance between letting your child grow up and savoring the beauty of right now. Perfect for Valentine's Day gifts, your family library, or storytime read-alouds for any day of the year. If I could keep you little, I'd keep you close to me. But then I'd miss you growing into who you're meant to be! Marianne Richmond is a bestselling author and artist who has touched the lives of millions for more than two decades by creating books that celebrate the love of family.

Is your birthday coming up? Here's how you can give all your friends a present: invite them to a great party! This book will help you throw the party of the year, with tips ranging from creating cool invitations and sample party playlists to handling party wrap-up and thank-you notes. You'll even find alternatives to birthday cake if you want to serve a different sort of sweet treat. Decorate-your-own sugar cookies, anyone? Take a look inside, and in no time you'll be blowing out your candles at your spectacular party!

It's a common tale... your child dreams of a memorable birthday party but the thought of planning such a party makes you want to run for the hills. Don't take off just yet! This book will give you the tips and tricks necessary to throw the party of the year without losing your savings or your sanity. How do you keep a houseful of children from getting bored and wreaking havoc on your house? Check. What's the best party structure for each age group? Check. How do you throw a great party without having to become a pinterest guru? Check. How do you prevent (or deal with!) the meltdowns that are so common at children's birthday parties? Check. I've also included party themes for each age group that build on my tips and tricks, with creative ideas for invitations, decorating, games, activities, treat bags, and more! Plus, they're easily customizable, so you can use the theme as is, or mix and match... whatever works best for you. This guide brings the fun back into birthday parties, both for you and for your child!

Fantastic Celebrations presents its Birthday Planner This undated planner helps you thoroughly plan the ultimate birthday party. With a month view calendar and 5 weeks of weekly planning, you can choose when to start your preparations. Generate a list of family traditions, activities that you want to include, and get ideas on new exciting things to try. List the gifts you choose and purchase Track invitations to send Track cards and gifts received Plan the cake and treats Organize Recipes Create a music playlist Track vendors .... and SO much more! Use as much or as little of the planner as you need and take the stress out of the season. Then, review and reflect for future celebrations. Special section to jump start your scrapbooking and memory keeping too! 8" x 10" size Quality white paper Soft touch matte finish Check out the other planners and organizers from Fantastic Celebrations to make every event easier and memorable.

It is time to teach our children what the true meaning of a party is...to be together. Do you want to give your child a birthday party that is easier, less expensive, fun, and will leave you and your child feeling more with less stuff? The ultimate goal of this book is to change the focus so that the gifts are actually contributions to the fun and activity of the party. Giving your child a birthday party they remember for the fun, activities, and being with friends.

"'The one-day way' produces lasting results by taking you back to basics. No more complicated weight-loss strategies. No more expensive diet plans that achieve only temporary results. Instead, you will lose weight and get fit with Chantel's simple, high-energy meal plans and her at-home program for cardio exercise and strength training. She will teach you how to change the way you think, which leads to new actions. Before you know it you will be strong, fit, and healthy. All it takes is doing things differently for twenty-four hours--and then repeating it"--Back cover.