Xiao Ai in Paris (Xiao Ai is Here Series)

Author: Kay Thompson
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Little Eloise is a little girl who isn’t particularly pretty, but she’s already grown up. If you bring her home, you’ll be happy forever, I promise! “Little Eloise is one of the most famous protagonists in children’s literature.” —The New York Times “Little Eloise undoubtedly caused a huge sensation overnight.” —Variety “Little Eloise is truly an extraordinary little treasure!” —Time The Little Eloise series consists of 3 books: Little Eloise, Little Eloise in Paris, and Little Eloise Takes a Bath. “My name is Little Eloise, and I’m 6 years old.” Little Eloise’s story begins like this. She’s a chirpy little girl like a bird, living in the grand and magnificent New York Hotel. She’s very confident, with eyebrows always raised in a provocative way, leaning her arms on her legs. Little Eloise’s motto is: “No boring things are allowed to happen.” Therefore, she fills every day with magical adventures and arranges many “jobs” for herself. Her day usually goes like this: first, she scratches the ears of a tortoise, then orders the room service to bring “a steak, raisins, and seven spoons,” and then racks her brain to think of new ways to torment the adults passing by. Little Eloise was published in 1955. At first, it was just a cheap little book, but it soon sparked a significant wave in the United States. Life magazine once named Little Eloise as the most controversial literary heroine of the year, describing her as a little snake—charming yet a bit intimidating. Kay Thompson’s unique creativity successfully shaped the image of a mischievous yet lovable little girl, and Hillary Knight’s illustrations perfectly capture Little Eloise’s playful and adorable personality. For decades, Little Eloise’s image has won the hearts of countless readers around the world. Whether it’s her imaginative little mind, her countless exciting adventures, or even her mischievous little dog and tortoise, she has deeply resonated with audiences. Children envy Little Eloise’s free and happy life, while adults pick up the book, searching for the memories of their own childhood joy.