Eloise is a series of children's books written in the 1950s by Kay Thompson (1909–1998) and illustrated by Hilary Knight (b.

Why does Eloise live at the Plaza?

Eloise's mom knows the owner of the hotel, so Eloise, her nanny and her mom all live at the Plaza. Since Eloise's mom is always busy working, her nanny takes care of her. ... Yet she invents games to play throughout the hotel.

Who is the real Eloise?

Eloise At 55: The Legacy Of Kay Thompson Fifty-five years after Eloise first appeared, the impish girl who lived in the Plaza Hotel is as iconic as ever. Author Sam Irvin, who has written a new biography of Eloise creator Kay Thompson, talks about the famous storybook character and the eccentric actress behind her.