Last year, the publisher re-released 'Eloise in Paris' and 'Eloise at Christmastime.' This month, 'Eloise in Moscow,' the fourth and final book of the series, is being reissued, representing the first time the complete series has been available in almost 40 years. Since last May, Simon & Schuster has been reissuing the three previously out-of-print titles. The hotel also created a special Eloise menu, hosted tea parties and had a telephone in the lobby from which Thompson could be heard speaking 'Eloisiana.'īut in the early '60s, at the peak of Eloise's celebrity, Thompson abruptly withdrew from the market all licensing rights for Eloise the character and publishing rights for the last three of the four 'Eloise' books, allowing only the first book to remain in print. The Plaza designated Room 934 as 'The Eloise Room,' decorating it as featured in the book and opening it for public viewing. There were Eloise toys, bonnets, records, wardrobes (for child and doll) and emergency kits.

Supported by a massive marketing and merchandising campaign that would rival those of companies like Disney and Warner Bros. 'So if no one remembers me/and no presents I can find/I'll know I don't deserve them/It doesn't matter/I don't mind.'Įn route to the airport for departure in 'Eloise in Paris,' Eloise looks back at the Manhattan skyline, reflecting: 'Everyone knew we were going, but no one cried.'Įloise became an icon of the high-brow and the hard-hit, and the common folk in between.

In 'Eloise at Christmastime,' Eloise prepares for the worst: Perf.On the softer side, for instance, Eloise (in Paris) uses the bathroom's bidet as Skipperdee's 'own private swimming pool.' In a more sophisticated vignette, Eloise introduces the reader to the Plaza's 'Rendezvous Room.' Armed with a smoking steak-and-mushroom-filled skewer and chased by a panic-stricken waiter, Eloise bursts into a dimly lighted room, interrupting a formally attired couple (obviously attending a black-tie function) who, although engaged in some sort of amorous activity, appear to be married but not to each other. Sofia Vassilieva and Julie Andrews.Īt Christmastime. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2002.Īt the Plaza. Eloise's Guide to Life or How to Eat, Dress, Travel, BehaveĪnd Stay Six Forever. Kay Thompson’s The Absolutely Essential Eloise. Kay Thompson’s Eloise: a book for precocious grown-ups. “Eloise fans to luxuriate in 'Bawth.’” USAĪbout Eloise’s latest book, Eloise Takes a Bawth. “Author Talk: Hilary Knight.” Book Reporter.īook Reporter’s interview with Hilary Knight about Eloise and her comeback.Ĭourt, Ayesha. 'Kay Thompson & Hilary Knight.' Kids’ Reads.Ī classic photo of Eloise's parents, Kay and Hilary. The official site includes links to all things Eloise and excellent articles A notable diversion to Kay’s career was the creation of her alter ego

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