It's difficult to remain unaffected by a 6-year-old girl who lives in New York City's Plaza Hotel, braids her turtle's ears, talks to Mars through a paper cup, and pours water down the mail chute. So, if you haven't yet been touched by the divinely decadent Eloise, then now is the time to familiarise yourself with her in Eloise's Guide to Life. Piecing together snippets from Eloise, Eloise in Paris, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise at Christmastime Eloise takes it upon herself to instruct her readers on "how to eat, dress, travel, behave, and stay six forever." Before long, you will wonder how you ever managed without the sense of rebellion and joie de vivre that this precocious young lady will inspire in you. Introduce your children to this proper little madam by all means: but this book
… read more...would also make the ideal gift for any grown-up would-be princesses! (Age 6 and over) --Susan HarrisonRead More read less...