Planning Perfect Parties: The Girls’ Guide to Fun, Fresh, Unforgettable Events

Divided into four sections grouped around party planning, themes, DIY projects, and the big day itself, Jones’s guidebook offers an array of girl-centric projects for young hostesses. Checklists, quizzes, recipes, and full-color photos combine with levelheaded suggestions to help coach readers through such questions as whether one needs to invite one’s entire class to an event and how to handle pitfalls like stains, crashers, and recipes gone wrong. Whether readers are in the mood for a spa day–style bash or want to break out fake mustaches and pirate costumes, Jones provides plenty of suggestions and down-to-earth advice. Ages 9–up. [em](Apr.) [/em]