This is one that my computer would not allow me to open for some reason. I tried to contact the publisher about getting a PDF to check it out and properly review, but I never heard back. Regardless, I think this sounds like a fantastic book and I love the meaning and message behind it. It's something I still hope to read in the future, and I do appreciate the opportunity to review it!

This is such a great source for kids who want to make a difference. We'll be getting multiple copies for our library.

My daughter is just slightly younger than Lulu was when she did her lemonade stand war. My 9 year old and our 8 year old neighbor just recently finished their second annual lemonade stand to raise money for our local food pantry, so I got this book to help inspire the girls. They are always looking for ways to help their community. Lulu Cerone is a creative and compassionate girl, there are some fantastic party ideas in the book and I know my sweet daughter will definitely want to host some of her own PhilanthroParties!. The coolest thing about this way of raising money is that there is a fun event involved tied into the fundraiser and who doesn't want to have fun with their friends? I think that PhilanthroParties! is a fantastic book for kids and teens a like, but I also think adults could do good taking a page or two from this way of shinning light on a cause of your choice. I recommend this book to absolutely anyone who is looking for ideas on making a difference!

This is a great book for kids looking to make a difference. It fits in perfectly with this summer's national reading program theme "Build a Better World". The approach used in the books is fun and doesn't talk down to kids at all. It's a great resource for library programming as well as a book for kids to get great ideas.

Very interesting book full of good ideas. I love the step by step instructions on how to make things. Good book for people like me that want to do something helpful but not very good at coming up with ideas. I think school students that are looking for a way to help others would really enjoy this book.

Such fun ideas for fundraising! Instead of just selling things go for a party! Love the ideas!

Cute name and cute cover. This is a time when a lot of kids feel powerless to make change in a scary world and this party gives tangible ideas that are fun and helpful. It won't find a huge audience in my middle school, but for those kids who need it, the book will be very inspiring.

I really liked the premise of this book and it also had some great ideas. The only problem is that the holidays and events depicted were very much USA based which is a pity as it limits it to an inspirational book, but may be dismissed by students as not applying to their situations.
Some of the colouring was a little jarring particularly the purples.

A sweet way to encourage children to find the joy in working together to give back to the community. Highly recommended for parents, teachers, librarians, community leaders, etc. -- anyone who plans events for groups of children. This will inspire children towards a life of service to others.

I really like the idea of this book, but the execution leaves me... uneasy. The graphic design and ideas are all solid. It's a book that does what it intends to do.

Unfortunately, I think what it intends to do is let a privileged group feel better about themselves by "helping" without ever actually doing real work or interacting with any of the people they would be helping. I know there are a few exceptions (beach cleanup! How butch!) but for the most part, it's throwing a party for people doing the bare minimum.

What did me in was the Thanksgiving Leftovers Feast. You're getting together with all your friends and having them donate just to show up? 1. That's just another Thanksgiving that is alienating if you happen to be the friend from the poor family. 2. It's great that you asked the food pantry what they actually need. But what they actually need is more hands the rest of the year since they're glutted on Thanksgiving (not that you offered).

This whole book feels like cultural insulation, not to mention if your teens need a party to help other people, they're missing the point. This whole book feels like a congratulatory privilege parade. Most of these ideas are so expensive that you could have just donated all that prep money to the charity itself and made more of a difference than making people think about the people who don't have a choice but have to drink 'swamp-ade' (Rude.)

I am not, by a long shot, saying every idea is bad. There are some things in here that will make kids and teens grow stronger and better for having done them. If you're using this book to pick and choose party planning tips, you'll be fine. If you're using this as a guide for how to work philanthropy into your life in a meaningful way, you'll be let down.