When Mother Lets Us Give a Party by Elsie Duncan Yale
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"When Mother Lets Us Give a Party" by Elsie Duncan Yale is a practical guidebook for children written in the early 20th century. This charming book is designed to teach young readers how to host and organize various parties, outlining everything from sending invitations to preparing snacks and games. The book is intended for a youthful audience, encouraging creativity and independence while promoting the joys of hospitality. The content of the book
is structured around a series of party themes tailored for children, each accompanied by detailed suggestions on planning, decoration, and activities. Some party ideas include a sewing bee, a "Hiawatha" themed event, and holiday-themed gatherings such as an Easter or Christmas party. Each party section provides not just a list of games and refreshments that can be served but also the necessary preparations and instructions for engaging the guests. Through these delightful and imaginative options, Yale emphasizes the importance of friendship, creativity, and family involvement in children's social gatherings. Overall, it serves as an inspiring resource for young hosts eager to entertain their friends while learning the fundamentals of party planning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Yale, Elsie Duncan, 1873-1956 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Budell, Ada, 1873-1961 |
| LoC No. | 09030137 |
| Title |
When Mother Lets Us Give a Party A book that tells little folk how best to entertain and amuse their little friends |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Em and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Games |
| Subject | Amusements |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49448 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49448-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 219 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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