Let's Party! - by Melissa Iwai (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A ... birthday party DIY-planning guide and cookbook for parents and kids, complete with 10 unique ways to thematically tie together party themes, activities, and creative cakes--fully illustrated with 4-color art as well as photographs"--

Book Synopsis

Transform any party into a fun-filled, hands-on celebration! Featuring ten birthday themes and more than 70 unique recipes and activities, this DIY guide is the perfect gift for families--and is guaranteed to make a child's next birthday one they'll always remember.

"An illustrated guide to planning delicious, craft-filled parties.... A friendly guide to inspire kids and help adults craft memorable parties." --Kirkus Reviews

Make birthday memories that will last a lifetime!

There's nothing quite as special as creating your very own birthday party. In this spectacular DIY birthday planner for children aged three to ten, kids can choose their favorite party theme and assist in making the crafts and recipes associated with each. They'll learn how to bake dinosaur cakes, create robot piñatas, design superhero outfits, decorate their party setting, and so much more. Whether you're hosting a Pirate Cove Party, a Monster Mash Bash, or a Woodland Fairy Fest, every birthday theme will inspire creativity.

The designed parties include a craft activity, a decor project with templates, and recipes for a meal, two snacks, and the ultimate birthday cake. Step-by-step instructions, DIY tips and tricks, and a list of materials for each birthday theme make this activity-recipe book the perfect gift that families will return to year after year!

Featuring these 10 unique birthday themes:
- Jurassic Party
- Superheroes to the Rescue!
- Royal Magic Kingdom Party
- Construction Site Party
- Woodland Fairy Fest
- Hawaiian Luau
- Pirate Cove Party
- Robot Laboratory Party
- Monster Mash Bash
- Wild-Animal Party

Review Quotes

Praise for Let's Party:
"This delightful DIY guide [is] a perfect blend of thoughtfulness and whimsy...Top-notch back matter offers basic cake and frosting recipes to incorporate with any party, reproducible party planning guides, and craft templates that correspond to the themes."--Booklist

"An illustrated guide to planning delicious, craft-filled parties.... Many recipes are made more accessible by using readily available, pre-made ingredients. Some recipes can be prepped and then finished by party guests. Most activities and recipes are simple, with just a few items and instructions, although a handful have longer lists of materials and more intricate steps. The whimsical illustrations and color photographs appear visually enticing and refreshingly realistic rather than Pinterest-perfect.... Iwai provides further guidance in the form of tips, techniques, common tools and equipment, and workarounds to save time or help avoid the need to buy specialized items. A friendly guide to inspire kids and help adults craft memorable parties."--Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Melissa Iwai is an award-winning creator of over thirty picture books, including Soup Day, Pizza Day, Dumplings for Lili, and Gigi and Ojiji, which was a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book. As a child, Melissa was always making things out of fabric, paper, and other assorted scrap materials. Her love of crafting, cooking, and baking came full circle when her son was born, and every birthday party became a DIY project with a theme of his choice. When she is not creating, Melissa can be found doing crossword puzzles with her husband, author Denis Markell, in Brooklyn. She invites you to visit her online at melissaiwai.com.