A book soon followed, three more were soon released. I am six.’ The others joined in the game, each assuming a juvenile identity, and it became a regular rehearsal pastime" (New York Times). One of her co-workers said, ‘Who are you, little girl?’ Thompson replied, ‘I am Eloise. This painting was stolen in 1960 and is only now being publicly displayed again. Sarah Cascone, JHilary Knight, Eloise (1956). The show features a once-stolen painting of the precocious character, which hasn't been seen in public for 57 years.
In a high, childish voice that she had never used before, she made her apology. Eloise, New York’s Favorite Child Aristocrat, Demanded a Museum Show. "At rehearsals of her act with the Williams Brothers, Thompson (who was a professional singer) prized punctuality. I am six", So begins the start of the famed first book by Kay Thompson's "Eloise". Inscribed by the author, “For my dear Paul- from/ Eloise herself and The Author” and also signed by the illustrator, “and Hilary Knight in 2007.” A very sharp example, rare signed and inscribed by both Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight. An animated series for children based on the classic Eloise at the Plaza books from the 1950s written by Kay Thompson and illustrated by Hilary Knight. Light toning, else near fine in a near fine first issue dust jacket with a small closed tear to the rear panel. Slim quarto, original illustrated white cloth. Item Number: 2795įirst edition of the author’s first book. (Charge it please and thank you very much.THOMPSON, Kay Drawings by Hilary Knight.
Here’s the thing: Whether you are just about to fall in love with Eloise or have already baked her a cake, you ought to have this book. While under the care of her 'rawther' wonderful nanny, Eloise tries to play matchmaker to a lonely prince and wrangle an invitation to the society event of the season. Hilary Knight (the illustrator), photographs of Miss Kay Thompson when she was young and fabulous and rather like Eloise, and absolutely loads of information that you simply can’t can’t can’t get anywhere else. ApGenre: Comedy, Family, Live Action Eloise is a fun-loving little girl with a knack for finding adventure every place she looks. In the front of this book we have printed the original Eloise story and pictures, and in the back of it there are sketches and stories by Mr. Take Eloise home with you and she’ll introduce you to life at The Plaza. She loves learning about people who aren’t boring. She may not be pretty yet, but she’s definitely already a real person.
Celebrate with a beautifully illustrated hardcover edition of the original classic storybook with gobs of bonus material!Įloise is a very special little girl who lives at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. It’s Eloise’s sixtieth birthday-though she’s still not a day over six.
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