5 Classic Children’s Book-Inspired Birthday Parties You’ll Adore
The Little Prince: The Royal Table
Your little guy deserves a celebration fit for royalty. But it’s your guests who will be blown away by a floral arrangement (made with inexpensive blooms like white carnations) like this.
The Little Prince: Cake Smash
Thanks to these adorable cake toppers, the boy from asteroid B-612 can be your guest of honor.
The Little Prince: The Topper
Crash landings have never looked so cute or celestial thanks to these star-shaped cupcake ornaments.
The Little Prince: Post Haste
Even the invitation can tell a story, like this elaborate accordion invite that unfolds to reveal delightful illustrations.
Where the Wild Things Are: They’re Fur Real
Let the wild rumpus start! And let your guests know it with a monster fur-lined invite.
Where the Wild Things Are: Crowning Glory
A two-tier cake with a fondant crown would usually steal the show. But not when there’s an origami forest backdrop.
Where the Wild Things Are: Pop ‘Ems
Crowned cake pops? Fondant triangles turn run-of-the-mill treats into the “kings of all wild things.”
Where the Wild Things Are: Cookie Monsters
Send all your small party animals packing with these adorable Wild Things cookies sealed in quotable gift bags.
Curious George: For a Monkey King
These invites are so on-theme, we have to wonder if they came from The Man with the Yellow Hat himself.
Curious George: Cookie Cutter Cute
The reward for being curious? These monkey mischief cookies all wrapped and ready to be eaten by party goers, big and little.
Curious George: Now That’s Bananas
Because there’s no rule that a monkey party requires bananas at the snack table. Instead, fill a tiered stand with bite-sized chocolate and vanilla-frosted cupcakes perfect for little mouths and hands.
Curious George: Adorably Etiquette
Subtle placemats compliment the theme while dressing it up.
Willy Wonka: Golden Ticket
Are you going to pass up this opportunity to send out these famed, coveted invites? No, no you’re not.
Willy Wonka: Candy Craze
Chocolate river backdrop and all, it looks like Wonka’s entire chocolate factory made it to this party.
Willy Wonka: Toothpick Toppers
Would it even be a party without some Oompa Loompas?
Willy Wonka: Tipping the Scale
Maybe you can’t deliver on the golden goose, but the golden eggs you can handle.
Babar: Hanging Out
Is this elephant off on his next adventure? Paper lanterns are easy alternatives to balloons.
Babar: A Weighty Job
Babar is rolling up to this party in style. Bring personality to the table with napkin weights.
Babar: Clip Art
Bring your theme to life with a homemade banner of storybook scenes.