While helping to prepare a surprise shower, Amelia Bedelia and her cousin make some arrangements that are not quite what the guests expected.

A little boy tries to plan his own surprise birthday party.

Learn how to throw an accessory party that will go down in history. Discover themes, decorations, food, and planning tips that will kick off the perfect party.

One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests, all of them having a party without him!

Dandelion overdresses for a come-as-you-are party and is turned away because the hostess does not recognize him.

Guests at Little Frog's birthday party include the red fox, the purple butterfly, the orange cat, and other colorful animals. The illustrations are designed to demonstrate the concept of complementary colors.

"Provides fun and unique recipes for appetizers, desserts, and beverages that can be served at parties. Includes easy instructions and a helpful tools glossary with photos"--Provided by publisher.

Uses rebus sentences to introduce party words and later uses most of those words in a series of sentences about a party where a little girl receives a snake for a gift. Also includes a guessing game that reinforces the word "present."