She was, most famously, the creator of the eloise book series. Eloise is a little girl who lives at the plaza hotel in new york. In each of us lies sleeping beauty, wasted potential, dying dreams. Collaborating with hilary knight on what was an immediate bestseller, kay thompson became a literary sensation when eloise was published in 1955. Collaborating with hilary knight on what was an immediate bestseller, kay thompson and hilary knight became literary sensations when the book was first published in 1955. Sleek, effervescent, gregarious and indefatigable only begins to describe the indescribable kay thompson a oneofakind author, pianist, actress, comedienne, singer, composer, coach, dancer, choreographer, clothing designer, and arguably one of entertainments most unique and charismatic personalities of the 20th century. The main thing you need to know is that unlike the other eloise books, this one is all in verse, and, although i love kay thompson, shes no dr. But when eloise takes a peek at the bride, little does she know the surprise that awaits. Oct 27, 2015 the eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious sixyearold that miss thompson put on to amuse her friends. Previous next all photos courtesy of the sam irvin collectioncourtesy sam irvin. Eloise in moscow by kay thompson goodreads share book. Thompson early displayed a considerable talent for the piano, and at the age of 16 she. Eloise book by kay thompson, hilary knight, bernadette peters. Eloise s christmas trinkles eloise books by kay thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Read aloud picture book for toddlers and preschoolers to. Kay thompsons eloise eloise breaks some eggs i read aloud. I am six, so begins the start of the famed first book by kay thompsons eloise. Eloise book by kay thompson, hilary knight, bernadette. At rehearsals of her act with the williams brothers, thompson who was a professional singer prized punctuality. Kay thompson and hilary knight created four more eloise books, eloise in paris, eloise at christmas, eloise in moscow, and eloise takes a bawth. Little girls and boys can live through eloise by reading this book. She is a funloving sixyearold girl with a knack for finding adventure every place she looks. Eloise was the star of four childrens books in the 1950s and early 1960s written by cabaret singer and grand dame kay thompson, who at one time lived in new york citys posh plaza hotel and. She is full of great energy as she runs throughout the hotel. Eloise gets more outlandish with each book in kay thompson and hilary knights popular 1950s series. Eloise takes a bawth, the fifth installment of her misadventures, was originally scheduled for publication in 1964 but never released.
Eloise is the irreverent and irrepressible fictional heroine of kay thompsons classic book series. A guide to the eloise books books tell you why, inc. Eloise by kay thompson, hilary knight, hardcover barnes. For all those who love love love the irrepressible 6yearold resident of new york citys haughty plaza hotel, and shining star of kay thompson and hilary knights classic eloise, the ultimate joy is to see four favorite titles collected in one enormous volume. Meet eloise, the precocious darling of the plaza hotel. Kay thompsons beloved eloise books have never been available on audio. Eloise now readers can have four eloise books in one gorgeous volume. Your browser does not support the html5 audio element.
A book for precocious grownups is the first of the eloise book series of written and drawn by kay thompson and hilary knight, respectively. See the complete kay thompsons eloise series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Eloise is a furiously fabulous creation, full of stubborn humour and eccentric pleasures. First published in 1951when cold war sentiments were heating. The eloise audio collection audiobook by kay thompson. The book has sold more than two million copies to date.
Thank god no one ever gave me kay thompson s eloise when i. Vanity fair published this illustration of sam irvin and eloise, drawn by the incomparable hilary knight illustrator of kay thompsons eloise books. The eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious sixyearold she used to put on to amuse her friends. They soon discover there is much to learn about the people of france, many places to see, and lots of things that people must do while visiti. The legacy of kay thompson fiftyfive years after eloise first appeared, the impish girl who lived in the plaza hotel is as iconic as ever. Minelli and wrote the eloise series inspired by both the antics of liza, and the experiences that thompson herself had as living at the plaza. Eloise by kay thompson 1969, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Eloise, being a very spirited girl, finds that she fits right in when she and nanny take a trip to paris, france. The studio will work closely with the estate of author kay thompson in developing the property. The absolutely essential edition, eloise in paris, eloise at christmastime and eloise in moscow. Thompson had long been gabbing in eloiseese, but had yet to meet her face to face. Interestingly, as the original title suggests, the eloise books were first marketed to adults perhaps it was an early sign that they would be a hit with children, as well. The difference between kay thompson and eloise is that thompson.
Eloise is the irreverent and irrepressible fictional heroine of kay thompson s classic book series. This book, oh this gloriously wicked and funny book, is one of my greatest pleasures. She is best known as the creator of the eloise childrens books and for her role in the movie funny face. Kay thompson american entertainer and writer britannica. Eloise leveled books guided reading books books for kids. Kay thompson, an entertainer who became the author of the hugely successful book eloise, about a bratty child living at the plaza hotel in manhattan, died on thursday. A book that has been read but is in good condition.
If you need another fix of eloise, buy eloise in paris instead. November 9, 1909 july 2, 1998 was an american author, singer, vocal arranger, vocal coach, composer, musician, dancer and actress. We loved reading this book, and weve never given it away. So begins the wellloved story of eloise, the garrulous little girl who lives at new yorks plaza hotel. Kay thompson, american entertainer and writer who was best known as the author of the highly popular eloise books, featuring a comically endearing enfant terrible who bedeviled new york citys plaza hotel. She is super fun and witty which makes her very likeable. Level 1, merry christmas, eloise a lifttheflap book kay thompsons eloise, the eloise classic storybook ligrary simon and schusters books for young readers, and several more. Eloise, the childrens literature starshe of the plaza, paris, and moscowwas born of kay thompson, not. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Eloise is a very special little girl who lives at the plaza hotel in new york city. The kay thompsons eloise book series by multiple authors includes books eloise and the snowman readytoread. Oct 19, 2015 knight and thompson talked after the show, and 60 years ago this november, in 1955, eloise. Jul 07, 1998 kay thompson, an entertainer who became the author of the hugely successful book eloise, about a bratty child living at the plaza hotel in manhattan, died on thursday.
Kay thompson, author of the eloise childrens books, holds an eloise doll in. Oct 11, 2017 eloise throws a party by kay thompson, read aloud readinglibrarybooks reading librarybooks. If youre looking for an adult eloise, you need look no further than kay thompson herself. Kay thompson, author of the eloise childrens books, holds an eloise doll in 1957. The eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious sixyearold that miss thompson put on to amuse her friends. The absolutely essential edition, and eloise in paris. From funny face to eloise by sam irvin 432 jampacked pages, plus a 32page insert featuring over 100 eyepopping photographs. Eloise the fictional heroine of kay thompsons classic.
The realslightly risquestory of eloise on her 60th birthday. Vanity fair published this illustration of sam irvin and eloise, drawn by the incomparable hilary knight illustrator of kay thompson s eloise books. Eloise by kay thompson its eloises sixtieth birthdaythough shes still not a day over six. Kay thompson was an american author, singer, vocal arranger, vocal coach. Eloise at the wedding by kay thompson ooooooo, eloise just loves weddings. Skidder down the page to learn you can live like eloise through a stay in eloises pink, pink, pink room, making reservations for afternoon tea. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first eloise book, kay thompsons estate personally chose bernadette peters to narrate the very first eloise audiobooks. Kay thompsons eloise eloise breaks some eggs i read. Jul 12, 2017 in 1955, writer kay thompson and illustrator hilary knight published eloise.
Odd couple invade russia and produce bestseller when kay thompson. Eloise is a series of childrens books written in the 1950s by kay thompson 19091998 and illustrated by hilary knight b. The ultimate eloise for the ultimate fan, this book is composed of thompson and knights fabulous eloise. In 1955, writer kay thompson and illustrator hilary knight published eloise. Celebrate with the original classic storybook that now comes with. Eloise lives with her nanny at the plaza hotel in new york. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Find out what happens when eloise leaves the plaza and says bonjour to paris in this delightful tale. A book for precocious grownups eloises mischief and antics have delighted readers and visitors of the plaza since its publication in 1955. A star is born, referring to the period when eloise became an overnight sensation. In 1969, the adultoriented book was rereleased as a childrens book.