
audiobook
WHEN MOTHER LETS US GIVE A PARTY
ILLUSTRATIONS
INTRODUCTION
INVITATIONS
GETTING READY
PARTIES YOU CAN HAVE WITHOUT MOTHER’S HELP
FOR SANDWICHES
CANDY PULL
FUDGE PARTY
POP CORN PARTY
A charming guide for young hosts, this petite handbook turns everyday rooms into lively gathering places. With gentle instructions on writing invitations, arranging dress‑up trunks, and preparing simple treats, it shows how a child can plan a celebration without overwhelming mother’s chores. The tone is warm and encouraging, reminding readers that a thoughtful “please‑reply” is as important as the cake itself.
Beyond the basics, the book offers dozens of themed ideas—from candy pulls and popcorn feasts to miniature tea parties inspired by distant lands. Each activity is paired with easy‑to‑find materials, like wooden plates or paper napkins, and includes playful games that keep friends entertained for hours. Ideal for anyone who loves to create little moments of joy, the guide makes hospitality feel both approachable and delightful.
Full title
When Mother Lets Us Give a Party A book that tells little folk how best to entertain and amuse their little friends A book that tells little folk how best to entertain and amuse their little friends
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (75K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Em and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-07-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1873–1956
A versatile early 20th-century writer, she created children’s stories, plays, party books, and song lyrics that were meant to be lively, useful, and easy to share. Her work also appeared under pen names, adding to a career that ranged from juvenile fiction to hymn writing.
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