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Kay Thompson

Kay Thompson

Kay Thompson

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.

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Eloise Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2 will be released on April 02, 2013 in Trade Paperback
Apr 02, 2013
Eloise Ready-to-Read Value Pack #2 is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 02, 2013
Eloise in Hollywood will be released on March 06, 2012 in eBook
Mar 06, 2012
Eloise in Hollywood is now available in eBook
Mar 06, 2012
Eloise in Moscow will be released on January 24, 2012 in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
Eloise in Moscow is now available in eBook
Jan 24, 2012
Eloise Ready-to-Read Value Pack will be released on January 03, 2012 in Trade Paperback
Jan 03, 2012
Eloise Ready-to-Read Value Pack is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 03, 2012
Eloise Takes a Bawth will be released on November 15, 2011 in eBook
Nov 15, 2011
Eloise Takes a Bawth is now available in eBook
Nov 15, 2011
Eloise in Paris will be released on November 15, 2011 in eBook
Nov 15, 2011
Eloise in Paris is now available in eBook
Nov 15, 2011
Eloise at Christmastime will be released on October 04, 2011 in eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Eloise at Christmastime is now available in eBook
Oct 04, 2011
Eloise will be released on June 14, 2011 in eBook
Jun 14, 2011
Eloise is now available in eBook
Jun 14, 2011

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Huffington Post, June 6, 2013
...And -- getting back to children's literature -- the many NYC-oriented titles include the Eloise books by Kay Thompson, Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold and Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by the recently deceased Bernard Waber. What are you favorite literary works set...
PR inside, June 4, 2013
...the everyday, or living out a childhood fantasy of ordering room service to the "tippy-top floor" a la Kay Thompson's Eloise, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' Suite Luxury offers turn a mini break into a well-deserved retreat. For a complete listing or to book...
Hartford Courant, May 2, 2013
...CITY Storybook-themed outings, particularly for young kids, abound in New York. Fans of "Eloise at the Plaza'' by Kay Thompson can book the Plaza Hotel's Eloise Suite, featuring a sparkly padded pink headboard and Eloise's name in neon lights. Stuart...
Millersville University Snapper, May 2, 2013
...Piggle Wiggle books, beloved children’s books. However, he is most notable for his work, along with author Kay Thompson, in the 5 “Eloise” books; “Eloise,” “Eloise in Paris,” “Eloise at Christmastime,” “Eloise in Moscow,” and...
NYC.gov, April 24, 2013
...Alger, Jr. (1832-1899) James Baldwin (1924-1987) Dorothy Parker (1893-1967) Damon Runyon (1880-1946) Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) Piri Thomas (1928-2011) Kay Thompson (1909-1998) MEDIA CONTACT: Marc La Vorgna / Julie Wood (212) 788-2958 ...
Guardian.co.uk, March 1, 2013
...girl who re-invented herself There's an early moment in Funny Face, the 1957 Stanley Donen musical, when Kay Thompson, playing a New York fashion editor, bursts into her chic monochrome office and declares herself devoid of inspiration for the new...
Broadway.com, February 20, 2013
..." BOOK: Any celebrity biography “ Usually ones from earlier generations. Right now I'm reading the story of Kay Thompson, Judy Garland's best friend and mentor and creator of the Eloise series of children's books. " ATHLETE: Zenyatta CELEBRITY:...
Web Newswire, June 6, 2013
...the everyday, or living out a childhood fantasy of ordering room service to the “tippy-top floor” à la Kay Thompson’s Eloise, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ Suite Luxury offers turn a mini break into a well-deserved retreat. For a complete listing...
Press Trust, June 6, 2013
...the everyday, or living out a childhood fantasy of ordering room service to the “tippy-top floor” à la Kay Thompson’s Eloise, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ Suite Luxury offers turn a mini break into a well-deserved retreat. For a complete listing...
WebWire, June 6, 2013
...the everyday, or living out a childhood fantasy of ordering room service to the 'tippy-top floor' à la Kay Thompson's Eloise, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' Suite Luxury offers turn a mini break into a well-deserved retreat. For a complete listing or to...
EGlobal Travel Media, June 6, 2013
...the everyday, or living out a childhood fantasy of ordering room service to the “tippy-top floor” a la Kay Thompson’s Eloise, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ Suite Luxury offers turn a mini break into a well-deserved retreat. For a complete listing or...
Huffington Post, June 6, 2013
...And -- getting back to children's literature -- the many NYC-oriented titles include the Eloise books by Kay Thompson, Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold and Lyle, Lyle Crocodile by the recently deceased Bernard Waber. What are you favorite literary works set...
San Angelo Standard-Times, June 4, 2013
...at 8 a.m. Cost: $12 for five mile, $2 for one mile More info: Contact Dennis or Kay Thompson 325-653-9329 Email: dkthomp@zipnet.us Of note: Online registration until June 20: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/StopDropRoll or visit...
San Angelo Standard-Times, June 4, 2013
...at 8 a.m. Cost: $12 for five mile, $2 for one mile More info: Contact Dennis or Kay Thompson 325-653-9329 Email: dkthomp@zipnet.us Of note: Online registration until June 20: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/StopDropRoll or visit...