{"id":19495,"date":"2017-11-06T12:26:32","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T18:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=19495"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:32:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T16:32:26","slug":"bookworm-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/bookworm-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan a Whimsical Bookworm Party for Your Little Readers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on January 30, 2025<\/p><br>\n<p>Welcome to the world of whimsy and wonder, where pages turn into adventures and stories come to life. A bookworm party is a great way to celebrate little readers&#8217; love for all things literary! Whether you\u2019re planning a library day, school event, or book-themed birthday party, we\u2019ve got creative book party ideas to make it a memorable occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bookworm-party-decorations\">Bookworm Party Decorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide the perfect setting for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/book-birthday-party\/\">book-themed party<\/a> with unique decor centered around and made from the very thing you\u2019re celebrating \u2014 books!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-books-the-centerpiece\">\ud83d\udcd5 Make books the centerpiece<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use stacks of your favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hwtm.com\/10-childrens-book-themed-baby-shower-ideas-free-printables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">books as centerpieces<\/a> or scattered around the party area. You could even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twotwentyone.net\/fabric-covered-books\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wrap hardback books in patterned paper<\/a> or favorite to match your theme or party colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-a-literal-page-from-books\">\ud83e\uddfe Take a literal page from books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do some DIY projects with book pages to create things like <a href=\"https:\/\/meandmyinsanity.com\/2012\/05\/chapter-2-book-party-decorations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">banners<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/karaspartyideas.com\/2016\/09\/outdoor-harry-potter-birthday-party.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">table runners<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/mayasmart.com\/book-craft-pencil-pinwheels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pinwheels<\/a>. Use recycled books, get cheap books from a dollar store, make copies of pages, or buy printed scrapbook paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a1 <strong>Have a Potter fan on your hands? <\/strong>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/harry-potter-party-ideas\/\">Harry Potter Party Ideas Your Muggle Friends Will Love<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-your-words\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Use your words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frame book quotes and put them on a table or nestle them in a centerpiece for a pop of literature. We&#8217;ve put together a couple of free printables you can use for your bookworm party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bookworm-Party-Truer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19504\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/bookworm-party\/bookworm-party-printables-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?fit=2550%2C3300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2550,3300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bookworm Party Printables (2)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?fit=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"19504\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dr. Seuss quote printable for book themed birthday party\" class=\"wp-image-19504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?resize=116%2C150&amp;ssl=1 116w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?resize=301%2C390&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-2.jpg?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bookworm-Party-Wild-Thing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19513\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/bookworm-party\/bookworm-party-printables-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?fit=2550%2C3300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2550,3300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bookworm Party Printables (3)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click for the printable version!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?fit=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"19513\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maurice Sendak quote printable for a book party\" class=\"wp-image-19513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?resize=116%2C150&amp;ssl=1 116w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?resize=301%2C390&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.jpg?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Click an image to get the free printable version!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bookworm-party-games\">Bookworm Party Games<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your young readers engaged with interactive and imaginative games and activities. These book party ideas would also be great for a birthday celebration or a fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/library-activities-for-kids\/\">library event<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-the-story-going\">\u270d\ufe0f Keep the story going<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This game is lots of fun for kids of all ages! Have participants sit in a circle and give one child a story starter. Each player takes turns adding a sentence to continue the story. Go around the circle once or twice. Tell them in advance, so the final person can give it a good ending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholastic has a fun online tool to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/story-starters\/\">build your own story starters<\/a>. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There was once a confident weightlifter who found a strange package by his front door&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One day, a homesick dentist decided to take tightrope walking lessons&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A long time ago, there lived a scatterbrained gardener who got caught in quicksand&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-go-on-a-bookworm-scavenger-hunt\">\ud83d\udd0e Go on a bookworm scavenger hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use lines from books as clues to lead kids on a scavenger hunt to various locations until they find a prize. For example, point them to a passage in a book that mentions baking cookies in the kitchen. The clue for the next book would then be somewhere in the kitchen. We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.pdf\">free printable<\/a> to use for your clues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"239\" data-attachment-id=\"19529\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/bookworm-party\/bookwormgame\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bookwormgame.png?fit=403%2C239&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"403,239\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bookwormgame\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bookwormgame.png?fit=403%2C239&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bookwormgame.png?resize=403%2C239&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bookworm scavenger hunt clue card example\" class=\"wp-image-19529\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bookwormgame.png?w=403&amp;ssl=1 403w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/bookwormgame.png?resize=150%2C89&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clue example \u2014 book title with passage location<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"19516\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/bookworm-party\/bookworm-party-printables-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?fit=2550%2C3300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2550,3300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bookworm Party Printables (4)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Click for the printable version!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?fit=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bookworm scavenger hunt clue card printable\" class=\"wp-image-19516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?resize=791%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 791w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?resize=116%2C150&amp;ssl=1 116w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?resize=301%2C390&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?resize=768%2C994&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-4.jpg?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-3.pdf\">Print<\/a>, cut, and fill in your clues!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-swap-some-books\">\ud83e\udd1d Swap some books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have several bookworms who love to read, a book swap is a great book party idea. Encourage guests to bring a gently used book they want to share with someone else. This is a fun way to refresh everyone&#8217;s reading collection!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-crafty\">\u2702\ufe0f Get crafty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up a &#8220;Make Your Own Bookmark&#8221; station and let your little guests create their own bookworm party favors. Put out things like cardstock, washi tape, markers, and stickers. When they&#8217;re done, punch a hole in the top and tie in a piece of yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sit-down-for-storytime\">\ud83d\udcd6 Sit down for storytime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to bring your kiddo&#8217;s love of stories to life? Hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Actors\/Storyteller\">professional storyteller<\/a> or traveling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Puppet-Show\">puppet show<\/a>! They can regale the party guests with original stories or even help retell old favorites. Some can even accommodate requests so specific characters or themes are present in their show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/Variety\/Children-Kids-Entertainment\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"585\" data-attachment-id=\"33661\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/bookworm-party\/bookworm-party-cta\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bookworm-Party-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,600\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bookworm-Party-CTA\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bookworm-Party-CTA.png?fit=1200%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bookworm-Party-CTA.png?resize=1170%2C585&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Find entertainment for your bookworm party on GigSalad\" class=\"wp-image-33661\" style=\"width:922px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bookworm-Party-CTA.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bookworm-Party-CTA.png?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bookworm-party-snacks\">Bookworm Party Snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading and playing games can use more energy than you think. Keep your little bookworms fueled for fun with tasty treats, and maybe send them home with a sweet surprise as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-give-them-something-sweet-and-simple\">\ud83e\uddc1 Give them something sweet and simple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offer easy-to-eat snacks like fruit cups or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatsamazing.co.uk\/fun-food-for-kids\/creative-sandwiches-for-kids\/harry-potter-themed-food-how-to-make-an-edible-book-sandwich\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book sandwiches<\/a>. Don&#8217;t forget to add a few sweet treats, like book-themed cookies or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/560673463\/12-edible-storybook-childrens-cupcake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cupcakes<\/a>. This book party is for kids, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-something-to-take-home\">\ud83c\udf6b Make something to take home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give out small packages of gummy worms with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bookworm-Party-Printables-5.jpg\">printable bookworm labels<\/a>, or make little treat bags from book pages filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellaclaireinspired.com\/book-page-treat-bags-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chocolate<\/a>. 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