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{Book Reviews} Party! and The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables

October 2, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

If you are planning a child’s birthday party or special occasion, you will find plenty of inspiration in these new titles. Party themes, themed cakes and treats, and more.

Party! The Ultimate Kid’s Birthday Party Book is a wonderful guide to kids’ birthday parties! The beautifully photographed book includes ten party themes so you are bound to find a theme to suit the birthday child. Themes include: Fairy Princess, Outer Space, Dinosaurs, Cars & Trucks, Zoo, Craft, Cooking, Popstars, Sports Day, and Under the Sea. Each party theme includes step-by-step instructions for making fabulous decorations, food, birthday cake, costumes, invitations, and games that all fit the theme.

I remember when my teens were in primary school and there was always much discussion and planning of their birthday parties. This book would be such a great resource for parents and is bound to be one of those books that kids love to study. It has such terrific and creative ideas for decorations, food, and games, that can easily be made yourself with some help from the kids. So much nicer than store bought decorations that cost the earth.

Thoroughly recommend this book to anyone planning a kids party and after some fresh ideas.

Book Details:
Format:      Paperback, 166 pages
ISBN:        9781742611877
Publisher:   Pan Mac Macmillan Australia
RRP:          $24.99

Party! is available from Booktopia.




The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables by Zoe Clark showcases beautiful baking displays with 40 themed cakes, cupcakes and more. Your dessert table will look stunning with these stylish, co-ordinating bakes and sweet treats. Six individually styled themes are featured in the book – there is something for every occasion. Themes include: The Candy Collection; A Romance of Ruffles; A Feast of Roses; Festival of White; Lullaby of Sweet Loves; At the Cake Parlour.



The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables also has a helpful section on recipes and decorating techniques to help you achieve great results. If you enjoy baking and cake decorating, you will find plenty of inspiration to create a lovely cake/dessert table for your next event or special occasion.

Sarah and I have been studying the book and have some great ideas for our Christmas dessert buffet.

Book Details:
Format:      Paperback, 128 pages
Publisher:   David & Charles
ISBN:        9781446302002
RRP:          $29.99

The Cake Parlour Sweet Tables is available from Booktopia, Fishpond and Can Do Books.

Disclaimer: Please note that we are not paid to write book reviews but we do receive a review copy of the book from distributors/publishers. We are affiliates of Booktopia and Fishpond. 

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Comments

  1. Cath from pixelsnpieces says

    October 3, 2012 at 12:58 am

    More for my Xmas list.

    Reply
  2. Kate says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:55 am

    I like that first one, think I might need it,

    Reply
  3. ♥ Beauty and fashion- * Make Up *♥ says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:55 am

    nice blog:D

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  4. Breonna Jackson says

    October 3, 2012 at 3:43 am

    Wow!! that’s amazing,really i love this
    Book A PartyThanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
  5. Party Decorations says

    October 3, 2012 at 3:59 am

    Thank you for this post and its gives tremendous information……………….

    Reply
  6. ~ko says

    October 3, 2012 at 6:49 am

    Oooooo! I think I need this ASAP! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Chocolate Cat says

    October 3, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    Oh I love the look of this cake parlor sweet tables book, I definitely need this book!

    Reply
  8. Kathryn says

    October 4, 2012 at 10:23 am

    What a great variety of themes! I think it’s so great … and could even be an inspiration for teen and adult parties although of course they’d be adapted by the hostess.

    Reply
  9. ♥ Beauty and fashion- * Make Up *♥ says

    October 5, 2012 at 1:26 am

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