MomSelect provided me with complimentary party materials, in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.

What turns a simple gathering into a party? Music, of course! Recently, I had the opportunity to host a Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood party, featuring some amazing classical tunes. I invited 4 of my mommy friends and their kids over to introduce them to a new storybook app that takes a beloved story and reinvents it as an interactive musical adventure.

In this updated version—which is the untold prequel to Peter & the Wolf—the story takes place in Hollywood. Newly orphaned Peter flies from Russia to Los Angeles, to stay with his aging hippie grandfather who works for a movie star. Finding it hard to make friends in his new home, Peter instead forms friendships with the creatures around him, including a duck and a bird, then finds the chance to become a hero when a wolf escapes from the zoo, catching him in a most clever way.

Kids travel through a sculpted, painted, animated wonderland that includes 8 games, hundreds of handmade visuals, and 50 minutes of wonderful music.

To set a festive mood, each party goer received a pin as a welcome present.

Special occasions always need a special snack. I made tropical Jell-O shots, complete with fancy umbrellas. (Non-alcoholic, so they could be enjoyed by kids and adults.) We also had popcorn and pretzels to munch on.

While the music played, we let the kids enjoy some coloring.

Even though the party eventually had to end, the fun doesn’t! To learn more about this fun, educational storybook app, check out Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood. You’ll be able to view video clips and download the app on your iPhone or iPad today.