Books about parties

When the moon is high and the farm animals have gone to bed… it’s time for the vegetables to wake up and throw a party! 

Join in the fun as all the animals come together for a chaotic dinner party! Tasty treats are on the menu – but unfortunately not all of the animals have very good table manners.

In this title, farmer Oakley’s birthday provides the perfect excuse for a party to celebrate more than just his own old age.

Did you know when you go to sleep all the fruit in the bowl comes to life and has a fun-filled, night long party?

Every child loves an empty box and here, with the help of some magic, it contains a fantasy birthday party.

Pablo finds the noise at his cousin’s party overwhelming, but his imaginary friends are there to help him make sense of the situation. This empowering book and TV series competently reflect neurodiversity and has been developed by writers who are themselves on the autistic spectrum.

Moomin fears that his friends have forgotten his birthday and are too busy to talk to him. 

Meena’s parents are having an exciting party, but she gets sent to bed – it’s not fair! Meena plans a sophisticated grown-up party of her own, but her friends aren’t very impressed. Shearring’s book is a great way to remind kids that sometimes adults need to have fun with their friends too, and parents of children who want to stay up and join in will recognise Meena’s fear of missing out.

Katy finds a guinea pig in her garden! But can she really keep her?