This retro gem includes more than 250 party games with illustrated party plans for children from toddlers to teenagers. Packed with lively mid-century artwork and nostalgic advice, it’s both a charming collectible and a fun resource for anyone interested in 1950s childhood culture, retro parties, or vintage books.
Highlights:
• Published by Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, Wisconsin
• Copyright 1958
• Hardcover, bright yellow pictorial cover with balloons, food, and party motifs
• Over 250 games with party themes, food suggestions, and illustrations
• Sections tailored to different age groups, from tots to teens
• Fantastic mid-century design aesthetic
Condition Notes:
• Cover shows edge/corner wear and some scuffs.
• Spine covering is partially detached (see photos). Binding is still intact and pages are secure.
• Pages are complete and clean with light age toning.
• Mid-century Whitman publishing is highly collectible
• Bright retro design—perfect for display
• Fascinating look at 1950s children’s culture, entertainment, and social norms