Shark Tale Birthday Party
RECIPES

Shark Bait
Every good fisherman knows that you need plenty of bait in order to catch some fish. Your little fishes will surely "bite" when they see these apples! For this recipe, you will need: peanut butter, jelly or jam, a package of gummy worms, and one apple for each guest. Remove the core from each apple, while leaving the bottom of each apple intact. If you accidentally puncture an apple all the way through and do not have extras, carefully plug the hole with a small piece of core. Combine 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 cup of jam in a bowl. Fill the center of each apple with the mixture. Place apples in a cupcake or muffin tin, and set the tin in a pan half full of water. Bake the apples at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until apples are tender. When cool, insert a gummy worm halfway into the hole, leaving half to dangle over the edge. Serve on individual plates.


Fish Bowl
For this fun snack, you will need a large, clear bowl, one package of blue or green Jell-O®, gummy fish, and a cup of low-fat whipped topping. Make Jell-O® according to package instructions. Pour into the bowl and set in the refrigerator. As Jell-O® thickens, (check after about an hour) insert the gummy fish into the "sea." When it is time to serve, spread whipped topping over the top to create the illusion of surf. Serve in cups or small bowls.

Shark Tale Birthday Party
GAMES

There's A Fish On My Back
Pair up your party guests (three's okay too) and put a sticker or a picture of a charcter from a Shark's Tale on each child's back. Have the guests try to guess which character is is by asking questions that can be answered with only "yes" or "no." For example, "Am I Purple?" "Am I a nice Shark?" "Do I own a Whale Wash?"


Pin the Fin on the Shark
Make a Large Poster of a Shark, make a Fin to pin on the shark, blindfold your guests, spin them around and let them try to pin the fin on the Shark, the guest who is closest wins.

Reef Hunting
Lenny's Dad is looking for Lenny and Oscar! You will need a helper for this activity. Tie a string across the room and lay a sheet over it so no one can see what is on the other side. Use an old fishing pole, or make one using a stick and some string. Attach a clothespin on the end of the fishing pole's string. Let each guest take a turn "casting" their line over the sheet. Have your helper stand on the other side and attach small gifts, favors, or treats to the clothespin. When they're done, the helper gives a slight tug on the line. When the kids "reel" in their lines, they'll be delighted to see what they've caught!