July 2009

Arina du Plessis; Bernice van der Merwe. Party Magic 2. South Africa: Tafelberg Publishers Ltd, April 2009.

If you're big on making your child's birthday party an original, stand-out event, then Party Magic 2 is for you!

This proudly South African treasure is crammed with simple and imaginative ideas to turn your little angel's next themed birthday party into an explosion of creativity that will have your guests talking about it for months afterwards.

Each of the twenty-two party themes covered in Party Magic 2 is showcased in magazine-style attractiveness. Clever suggestions for all your party necessities, from the invitations to the cake-matching cupcakes are enthusiastically suggested and captured in beautiful photographic detail - you just can't go wrong following the innovative tips and scene-setting ideas filling the pages of Party Magic 2.

If your next party theme is any one of the following, you won't be sorry to consult du Plessis and van der Merwe's fresh take on children's parties in Party Magic 2:

* Teatime

* On the Farm

* Big Game

* Easter Party

* The Circus is in Town!

* Come into my Garden

* Pizza Party

* Bake Day

* Honeybees

* It's a goal!

* The Big Catch

* Snow Party

* Fairyland

* Beach Party

* Formula 1

* ABC Party

* Spots and Stripes

* Witches and Bats

* Creepy Crawlies

* Nine to Five

* Pink Kingdom

* Teddy Bears' Picnic

The most remarkable comment I can make on Party Magic 2, is that it really takes the cake for, well, for the cakes! Each of the above-mentioned themes is introduced to the reader with an original, breath-taking birthday cake idea. And each cake suggested is bound to be a hit with the birthday child and their guests! And if, for some reason, the suggested bake doesn't quite do it for you, you'll find alternative suggestions for the same theme - in my mind: A WINNING IDEA!

So go on, gather some Party Magic 2 inspiration, push up your creative sleeves and get busy arranging a long-lasting birthday memory for your child!

Happy Parties!

*SHELLY SHINDIG*

Resident Bookworm

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