We're delighted that the wonderful Tracey Benton author of Birthday Party has allowed us to include extracts of her beautiful book on WO4KP.

Tracey's no fuss but highly imaginative ideas for children's parties continue on her blog in the window below, or just click here to visit.

If you like the extracts on our pages you can buy your own copy of Birthday Party by Tracey Benton now only £9 (including P&P) - RRP £12.99

"Great parties don’t have to be complicated or expensive"

This book shows shows readers how to run a fabulous yet simple birthday party for boys and girls aged 4-11  

• Original easy-to-play games using inexpensive props like socks, straws, plastic buckets, newspaper and even squeezy cheese.
• Suitable for indoors or outdoors
• Quick to prepare, delicious and healthy alternatives to the traditional party spread -designed by a nutritionist
• Really easy home-made invitations
• Party Bags with a difference
• Over 50 colour photographs bringing this simple party approach to life

In the increasingly competitive world of children’s birthday parties parents feel often pressured into providing lavish events. ‘Birthday Party’ by Tracey Benton offers a refreshingly affordable but fabulous alternative to the extravagance and expense often associated with parties.

‘Birthday Party is all about having great fun … without the expense. The games are drawn from my own experience and make use of simple props from around the home like socks, straws, buckets and newspaper. You’re encouraged to make use of what you already have rather than buy more ‘stuff’, which is great if you’re on a budget or want a greener, low waste alternative to the traditional birthday party,’ says author Tracey Benton.

Birthday Party is ethically produced, making use of local suppliers in the South West of England, UK. It’s printed on 100% recycled paper (post consumer waste) using vegetable inks and we’ve sourced a top-notch bio-degradable laminate to protect the cover.

Go to Tracey Blog, also available at www.amazon.co.uk or order from any good bookshop

Reviews:

I love this book Birthday Party. It lists fun games that can be adapted for ages 4-11 and recipes that won't leave you with half a dozen feral children coked up on E-numbers; and includes pictures that show actual children playing goofy games.’ Jennifer Howze, Editor, Women, Timesonline Liz Fraser best-selling author of The Yummy Mummy’s Ultimate Family Survival Guide

‘This book hit the spot for me. My daughters were just poring over it, and kept saying 'Oooh, that's such a good idea, can we do that?', so it seems to appeal to them too. The photos are fantastic - very refreshing not to see 'perfection' as usual - whose house ever looks like that?!’

‘This great book will show you how to ‘keep it simple’, fuss-free, low cost and low waste. Offering inspiration on every aspect of the party,’ The Green Parent

‘Benton’s writing is a refreshing antidote to the pressures of today’s elaborate party planners, and is a must-have for overwhelmed parents seeking a bit of sanity,’ Juno magazine