Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown-ups
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Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown-ups is a children's book by Kay Thompson, first published in 1955. The story follows the mischievous adventures of a six-year-old girl named Eloise, who lives at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The book, illustrated by Hilary Knight, became a bestseller, as did its sequels. The term "precocious" describes someone exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age. Thompson also founded Eloise Ltd. to produce merchandise related to the popular series.123
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