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Illustrations: Eva Byrne
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Andrus, Aubre, author. | Byrne, Eva, illustrator.
Title: A year of slumber parties : 12 months of celebrations for you & your friends /
by Aubre Andrus ; illustrated by Eva Byrne.
Description: Middleton, WI : American Girl, [2016]
Identifiers: LCCN 2015038660 (print) | LCCN 2015046155 (ebook) |
ISBN 9781609587468 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781609587659 (ebook) | ISBN 9781609587659 (epub)
Subjects: LCSH: Children’s parties—Juvenile literature. | Sleepovers—Juvenile literature.
Classification: LCC GV1205 .A64 2016 (print) | LCC GV1205 (ebook) | DDC 793.2/1—dc23
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015038660
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Dear Reader,
In this book you’ll find ideas for 12 parties—one for every
month of the year. From January to December, there’s always
something to celebrate!
The games, decorations, crafts, and recipes in this book are
sure to make your party fun, yummy, and memorable. You’ll
find all the know-how you need to put it together, plus tips
for before and after the party, too.
Each party can be a sleepover—or not. It’s your call. And you
can throw any party during any month. Want snow in July? Or
a summer carnival to warm up a wintry weekend? The only
requirement is a smile.
So if you’re interested in . . .
traveling around the world in an afternoon
sipping a snowball soda float after a snowball fight
creating a summer carnival in your own backyard
. . . then grab your calendar and pencil in a party!
Your friends at American Girl
CONTENTS
January Up-All-Night Neon Party
July Stars & Stripes Carnival
August Sea Soiree
September Bookworm Blast
April Sleepaway Glamp
May Paint Party
June Around-the-World Extravaganza
October Pumpkin Palooza
November Forest Friends Fest
December Let-It-Snow Sleepover
Slumber
Party Basics
What about invitations?
Ask your parents how many guests you can
invite, and show them your list before you
make invitations. When passing out your
invites, be considerate. If you can’t mail
them, give them to your friends privately so
that no one feels left out.
How long should I plan?
It’s best to give your guests at least two
weeks’ notice, and you’ll need about one
week to get all the other details in place.
Two weeks before the party…
Invite your guests.
One week before the party…
Write up a shopping list. Head to the store
and pick up everything you need.
A few days before…
Think about how