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The Lost Paintings Found: What Eloise and Stuart Little Have in Common
Today I'd like to highlight two art mysteries that have direct ties to children's books. One concerns a painting that vanished. The other, a painting that appeared in the oddest of places.
Funny Girl, Funny Face: Fanny Brice and Eloise
Many of us know that Kay Thompson based the character of Eloise on a stage persona she'd once performed in nightclubs. But were you aware of Fanny Brice's similar character from decades before Eloise's appearance? I examine the relationship between these two "little girls".
Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Kay Thompson’s Eloise by Kay Thompson
It’s very special episode time! Very special for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact that Kate took five hours to edit this episode down from two and a half hours to a svelte, sleek 47:41. It was also special because we had two guests from fellow podcast Go Your Own […]
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Top 100 Picture Books #76: Eloise by Kay Thompson
#76 Eloise by Kay Thompson (1955) 26 points Oh my! This I did not expect. What can we extrapolate from a book that previously held the coveted #37 slot on our last Picture Book Poll, falling incredibly to a lowly #76? It’s particularly strange when you consider the sheer plethora of Eloise marketing going on […]
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