Kay Thompson's The Absolutely Essential Eloise.

Thompson, Kay; Illustrated by Hilary Knight

Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 1999

About this Item

First edition of the essential edition of Eloise. Slim quarto, original boards, illustrated throughout. Signed and dated in the year of publication by illustrator Hilary Knight. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Scrapbook written by Marie Brenner. "I am Eloise. I am six", So begins the start of the famed first book by Kay Thompson's "Eloise". "At rehearsals of her act with the Williams Brothers, Thompson (who was a professional singer) prized punctuality. Then one day she was late. In a high, childish voice that she had never used before, she made her apology. One of her co-workers said, â Who are you, little girl?â Thompson replied, â I am Eloise. I am six.â The others joined in the game, each assuming a juvenile identity, and it became a regular rehearsal pastime" (New York Times). A book soon followed, three more were soon released. Seller Inventory # 133190

Bibliographic Details

Title: Kay Thompson's The Absolutely Essential ...

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, New York

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition