Sweet Stuff for Sleepovers!

So you're having a sleepover! Look for great party planning ideas, and other things to do to make your big night just right!

This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff , 12/07 5/09

Planning & Activity Books

• Cool Cuisine for Super Sleepovers : Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook by Lisa Wagner (2007)
Find out what makes cooking so cool, from terms and basics to recipes for sleepover parties.
• Make your own cool cards : 25 awesome notes & invitations! by Peg Blanchette (2004)
Gives instructions for making a variety of cards and envelopes ranging from simple to more complicated shaped and three-dimensional cards. Includes ideas for sleepover invitations.
• Midnight Feast Magic by Rosiland Peters
Written by a 13-year-old girl for girls her own age, this book contains all the information necessary to throw the perfect sleepover.
• The Sleepover Book by Margot Griffin (2001)
With recipes and instructions for tasty snacks, goofy games and creative crafts galore, you won't catch any guests dozing at this slumber party!
• The Sleepover Cookbook by Hallie Warshaw (2000)
A collection of kid-tested recipes, suitable for a sleepover or any time. Includes recipes, using readymade ingredients, for desserts, snacks, lunch, supper and breakfast dishes, soups, and salads.
• Sleepover Party! : Games and Giggles for a Fun Night by Jamie Kyle McGillian (2007)
From planning, recipes and games, to tips for guests on keeping the party hopping, it's here!
• Slumber Parties : 25 Fun-filled Party Themes by Penny Warner (2000)
Loads of ideas here for planning a sleepover with a theme.
• Slumber Parties : What Do I Do? by Wilhelminia Ripple (2002)
Packed with ideas, this guide will help parents and kids plan the best slumber party ever with a minimum of fuss. With 13 different party themes, many of which can be adapted to girls or boys, even twins and dogs have their fun covered. Each party is fully planned with a time line that covers games, crafts, video recommendations, and menus for dinner, breakfast, and snacks.