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When Eloise needs a new hat, she looks for one all over the hotel, trying on lampshades, the chef's hat, and the bell captain's hat, but Nanny does not like any of her choices.
About the author
Kay Thompson (1909-1998) was a singer, dancer, vocal arranger, and coach of many MGM musicals in the 1940s. The Eloise character grew out of the voice of a precocious six-year-old that Miss Thompson put on to amuse her friends. Collaborating with Hilary Knight on what was an immediate bestseller, Kay Thompson became a literary sensation when
Eloise was published in 1955. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight created four more Eloise books,
Eloise in Paris, Eloise at Christmas, Eloise in Moscow, and
Eloise Takes a Bawth. Hilary Knight, son of artist-writers Clayton Knight and Katharine Sturges, was educated at the Art Students League, where he studied with Reginald Marsh. Besides the Eloise books, Hilary Knight has illustrated more than fifty books for children, six of which he wrote himself. He lives and works in New York City, not far from The Plaza Hotel.
Summary
Eloise searches for the perfect hat in this hilarious Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for emerging readers. How marvelous!
Spring is here and Nanny tells Eloise she needs a new bonnet. Follow her around The Plaza as she tries to find the perfect one. Will she ever find one she likes?
