Binding: Hardcover EAN: 9780689014345 ISBN: 0689014341 Label: Simon & Schuster (Juv) Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster (Juv) Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Juv) Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Studio: Simon & Schuster (Juv)
Editorial Reviews:
Self-esteem is not an issue for Eloise. When introduced to the world in 1955, she blithely announced, "I am Eloise/ I am six." This child of New York's upper crust is totally at peace with her place in the world. Eloise knows exactly what she's doing and why at any given moment, whether it's braiding her turtle's ears, drawing all over the Plaza Hotel's walls, or pouring water down the mail chute. Even when she ventures beyond New York City, Eloise never misses a beat. This quirky, impish child has won the hearts of countless readers for decades. Now fans will be overjoyed to learn that for the first time in decades, two titles about the precocious Eloise have been reissued: the fantastique Eloise in Paris, and the terribly festive Eloise at Christmastime. Collected together with The Absolutely Essential Eloise (which includes a fabulous scrapbook of photos, memorabilia, and sketches and is sealed with a special Eloise sticker), this set is really rawther perfect. (All ages) --Emilie Coulter
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: This big kid adores Eloise Comment: I read Eloise when I was about 6 or 7, 32 years ago, and I have never forgot the precocious, messy, FUN little girl I met in these books. Her life in the hotel and the pranks and tricks she pulled were so delicious! She is a very warm memory of my childhood and I recently bought her books just so I could have them to read again to my children, grandchildren and hopefully, great-grand children. Okay, okay, I admit it, I wanted them for myself! : ) They are fantastic books greatly enhanced by Hilary Knight's illustrations (who also drew for the Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series) and I recommend them to any one looking for an imaginative book to share with their child. Customer Rating: Summary: Such FUN for "Precocious Grown Ups!" Comment: At last! Books the I can read to my kids (ages 9 & 10) that amuse ME as well as them, and not just because the pictures are great! Even the 2 year old enjoys Eloise, and who wouldn't?
I cannot BELIEVE that my mother didn't introduce me to the joys of Eloise when I was a child, but perhaps it's best this way, when I am truly able to appreciate these wonderful books!
