Thompson was a vocal arranger and composer who worked on several films in the 40s and 50s, including weekend at the waldorf, ziegfeld follies, and funny face, which she also acted in alongside audrey hepburn in 1957. I give everyone a present for thats the thing of it. Reissue of the original eloise at christmastime, originally published in 1958. Eloise is slated for may 2003, and eloise at christmastime follows in december 2003.
Eloise at christmastime is a liveaction film based on the 1958 book of the same name written by kay thompson and. Skidder down the page to learn you can live like eloise through a stay in eloises pink, pink, pink room, making. When santa has stocking mixup flop, these clever an. This channel was generated automatically by youtubes video discovery system.
Its bath time for eloise in this picture book starring everyones favourite precocious plaza hotel resident. The price is clipped on the front inside dust jacket flap on eloise at christmas time. Eloise, though rather an unusual child with a very unusual life who can be rather annoying to adults at times, has goodness in her heart. Eloise at christmastime is a liveaction film based on the 1958 book of the same name written by kay thompson and illustrated by hilary knight. Eloise at christmastime first edition bauman rare books. Eloise at christmastime by kevin lima kevin lima, sofia. Eloise at christmastime book by kay thompson, hilary knight. Signed twice by kay thompson and signed by illustrator hilary knight. Whether its helping coordinate a christmas eve wedding because getting married on christmas eve is the most romantic thing, shopping for the entire staff of the hotel, or helping a neighbor save her home, eloise has a to do list as long as her christmas list.
The movie captures the warmth of the season and what better setting than the plaza hotel in new york city. New illustrations for a new year eloise s sixtieth. Eloise has a dream of hot plum pudding with \extra cream cream cream. Eloise at christmas time one of our favorite christmas movies. I have fond memories of reading eloise books as a young person and got this book to add to our christmas eve fun. However, eloise learns that brookss motivations for marrying rachel are not sincere, and so the youngster tries to sway rachel away from her fiance and towards bill gavil creel, a goodhearted waiter in the hotels restaurant.
Christmas books, christmas time, holiday movies, merry. Eloise at christmastime 9781471123696 by kay thompson and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Skidder down the page to learn you can live like eloise through a stay in eloises pink, pink, pink room, making reservations for afternoon tea in the palm court, or visiting her very own. The book has sold more than two million copies to date. Eloise at christmastime also features julie andrews, jeffrey tambor, and christine baranski. All are hardcover with dust jacket and minor shelf wear. Eloise at christmastime christian book distributors. A nice original first edition in fine condition in near fine dustjacket with much less rubbing and small chip at the top of the spine.
Its a wonderful story that takes place in new york city, the plaza hotel, actually, at christmastime. Its christmas eve, and eloises excitement runs high. I think she is a little young for it and would recommend the reading age as ten. In 1969, the adultoriented book was rereleased as a childrens book.
At last nanny carries eloise off to bed and eloise drifts off into a delicious christmas dream full of santas, reindeer and all those other wonderful symbols of the season. With an allstar cast and an ending that will warm your heart, eloise at christmastime is bound to become an instant holiday classic. Hilary knight eloise is a precocious sixyearold who lives at the plaza hotel and enjoys getting and giving presents at christmas. Nov 22, 2003 eloise at christmastime is a madefortv movie based on the 1958 childrens book of the same name, written by kay thompson and illustrated by hilary knight. Eloise at christmastime is a madefortv movie based on the 1958 childrens book of the same name, written by kay thompson and illustrated by hilary knight. Book overview its eloises sixtieth birthdaythough shes still not a day over six. Eloise sets off celebrating the season in her own irrepressible style. With illustrations that you really cant see all of the first time you read the story, youll enjoy rereading this and noticing things you missed before. A book for precocious grownups eloises mischief and antics have delighted readers and visitors of the plaza since its publication in 1955. May 11, 2018 this video is about kay thompsons eloise eloise has a lesson. Celebrate both her birthday and christmas with this sweet holiday classic that now comes with a cd narrated by the brilliant bernadette peters its absolutely christmas, but i dont mind a bit. Eloise at christmastime by kay thompson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since the book eloise at christmastime did not really have any plot to speak of, writers had to come up with a plot that would still respect the tone and ideas in the book. Kay thompsons eloise at christmastime book, 1999 worldcat.
Thompson and knight followed up eloise 1955 with four sequels eloise is a young girl who lives in the room on the tippytop floor of the plaza hotel in new york city with her nanny, her pug dog, weenie, and her turtle, skipperdee. This book along with the other eloise books introduces the french language in a way that makes it fun for kids and they dont even realize theyre learning a new language. Eloise at christmastime book by kay thompson, hilary. This rhyming story about what a sixyearold girl does on christmas eve and christmas day is sure to charm. Eloise is up very early on christmas morning just as we would expect and it is time to unwrap presents and share the joy of giving with dear, much loved nanny.
Julie andrews is wonderful as nanny and the little girl who plays eloise is a perfect match for her. Dec 18, 2015 a dramatic reading, performed by the ramsden girls. The busy, selfconfident little girl who lives at the plaza is taking her nanny on some holiday adventures in this madefortv movie featuring sofia vassilieva as the irrepressible eloise and julie andrews as the beloved and beleaguered nanny. The wonderful world of disney eloise at christmastime tv. She sings carols on every floor and jumps down the hall in a christmas stocking. Eloise is a series of childrens books written in the 1950s by kay thompson 19091998 and illustrated by hilary knight b. Creator of eloise an insightful featurette on the unique author of the eloise books. One of new york citys most famous residents is the ever elusive and capricious eloise at the plaza. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Dec 24, 2016 kay thompsons eloise eloise and the very secret room i read aloud picture book duration. Yes here she is at christmastime complete with tinsel and h. Eloise is up to her antics as usual but although she manages to meddle and get into trouble as is her style, she always comes from a place of good intention.
Eloise at christmastime is a 2003 americancanadian madefortelevision live action film based on the 1958 book of the same name written by kay thompson. The wonderful world of disney eloise at christmastime. Eloise at christmastime by kay thompson, illustrated by hilary knight. We had so much fun with this that we decided to keep the book and read it again next year when holiday time comes along. Buy a cheap copy of eloise at christmastime book by kay thompson. It did not disappoint, and we had a delightful time listening to the cd of the story read by bernadette peters, which comes with the book. Five days to go and eloise is hopping with the christmas eve buzz. Originally aired on the wonderful world of disney anthology program on november 22, 2003, it is a sequel to eloise at the plaza. This is a delightful movie that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Eloise at christmastime its eloise s sixtieth birthdaythough shes still not a day over six. Eloise at christmas time is a wonderfully cheerful movie for the entire family. In that regard, its more similar to eloise takes a bawth than the earlier eloise books that were more complicated.
Eloise at christmastime is a 2003 liveaction film based on the 1958 book of the same name written by kay thompson and illustrated by hilary knight. I bought this dvd at least 10 times and will buy it again for everyone i know with kids. Eloise at christmastime has a very simple and fairly short storyline focusing on eloise and nannys preparations for celebrating christmas at home on top of the plaza. Eloise has been celebrated at the plaza, in paris, at chrismastime, in moscow. Eloise at christmastime 1st edition1st printing by. The pair was working on a fifth installment, eloise takes a bawth, when a frustrated thompson suddenly scrapped the project and severed their bond. Mouseplanet eloise at christmastime by lisa perkis. This first edition by hilary knight, kay thompson is available at bauman rare books. This story also teaches the eloise series is fun for all young girls and adding a christmas edition gives little girls everywhere to enjoy these sweet stories at anytime throughout the year. Eloise at christmastime 6 year old eloise the precocious troublemaker is back to celebrate the christmas season in a way only eloise can. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Kay thompsons eloise eloise and the very secret room i read aloud picture book duration.
A guide to the eloise books books tell you why, inc. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. One other dvd was released with the same actors eloise at the plaza which i have purchased every time i find it. A book for precocious grownups is the first of the eloise book series of written and drawn by kay thompson and hilary knight, respectively. Signed and dated on first free endpaper by hilary knight in the year of publication. Eloise christmastime by kay thompson abebooks passion for books. Kay thompson and hilary knight created four more eloise books, eloise in paris, eloise at christmas, eloise in moscow, and eloise takes a bawth. I love all of the eloise books and this christmas version is as good as any of them. Eloise is not an obnoxious little brat or whatever they called her shes a great character. The stories is good but the illustrations really show how she spent christmas. Read aloud picture book for toddlers and preschoolers to early elementary school graders. See more ideas about eloise at christmastime, eloise at the plaza and christmas movies. As of 2009, the movie was shown in the 25 days of christmas programming block on abc famil. Eloise at christmastime by kay thompson, hilary knight.
I have bought it for my grand daughter who is four years old. Its time for eloise at christmastime by kay thompson, drawings. The film was produced by handmade films and dinovi pictures for walt disney television with distribution handled by the abc television network. Eloise s bawth time is full of adventure and mischief. Eloise at christmas time only seen this last year eloise is a favorite to watch during the holidays bill from eloise at christmastime is literally my dream guy, seriously. Eloise by kay thompson, hilary knight, hardcover barnes. Interestingly, as the original title suggests, the eloise books were first marketed to adults perhaps it was an early sign that they would be a hit with children, as well. Eloise at christmastime is a 2003 comedy drama film directed by kevin lima.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Eloise receives a diamond necklace, and her friend the pigeon gives birth. It is the story of eloise at the plaza on christmas, with her nanny while awaiting her parents arrival. It was released on both vhs and dvd in 2003 by buena vista home entertainment. Eloise at christmastime by kay thompson scholastic. Aug 14, 2019 charlie and lola story time wobbly tooth book read aloud by books read aloud for kids. Kay thompsons eloise at christmastime, first published in 1958 with a different cover, joins eloise in paris and the absolutely essential eloise with additional historical scrapbook as a much welcomed reissue of the original. Nov 22, 2003 eloise is not an obnoxious little brat or whatever they called her shes a great character. Its eloises sixtieth birthdaythough shes still not a day over six. Kay thompsons eloise eloise has a lesson i read aloud. Collaborating with hilary knight on what was an immediate bestseller, kay thompson became a literary sensation when eloise was published in 1955.
Christine baranski, jeffrey tambor, julie andrews, sofia vassilieva special features. Celebrate both her birthday and christmas with this sweet holiday classic that now comes with a cd narrated by the brilliant bernadette peters. Thompsons time on the set of the 1957 musical film funny face inspired a new eloise cartooneloise in hollywood 2006. Unread book is tight and square with solid hinges, good tips and clean. Eloise at christmastime christmas specials wiki fandom. Editions of eloise at christmastime by kay thompson. Eloise at christmastime by kay thompson its eloises sixtieth birthdaythough shes still not a day over six. Eloise at christmastime is one of three eloise books that i received as a child in 1958. She helps nanny \candy the apples\ and trim the tree and wrap presents. I believe it is also important to have nontraditional christmas stories as not all families have the same beliefs about christmas. Her mother calls from the caribbean, and then its time for bed. Eloise at christmastime is a 2003 americancanadian madefortelevision liveaction film based on the 1958 book of the same name written by kay thompson. She teamed up with illustrator hilary knight who brought the character to life, and together they wrote four eloise books eloise, eloise in paris, eloise in moscow, and eloise at christmastime.
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