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Bonjour! Here's the thing of it: Paris has just been discovered by Eloise the little girl from the Plaza... Here is what Eloise does in Paris: everything. The effect is rawther extraordinaire. If you come to Paris with Eloise you will always be glad you did. Eloise in Paris was first published in 1957, the second of the Eloise quartet, and an immediate bestseller. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight traveled to Paris to research the book, and the illustrations are dotted with the celebrities they knew there: Richard Avedon takes Eloise's passport photograph; Christian Dior prods her tummy, while his young assistant, Yves Saint Laurent, looks on; Lena Horne sits at an outdoor café. All four Eloise books by the late Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight -- Eloise: The Absolutely Essential Edition, Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmastime, and Eloise in Moscow -- are now being reissued by Simon & Schuster.
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About the Author
Kay Thompson
Kay Thompson was an American author, actress, and composer, best known for her beloved children’s book series featuring the character Eloise, a young girl living in the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Her most notable works include the original Eloise books, 'Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown-Ups' and 'Eloise at Christmastime.' Thompson's distinctive writing style combines witty prose with whimsical illustrations, capturing the delightful mischief and charm of childhood. In addition to her work in children's literature, she was a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for her vocal talents and her role as a mentor to stars like Audrey Hepburn.
Book Details
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- Authors
- Kay Thompson
- Published
- January 1957
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
- ISBN
- N/A
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 72
- Genres
- Cultural TravelTravel
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