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By Kay Thompson
Eloise
Reviewed by Children’s Book List
“I am Eloise/I am six.” So begins the well-loved story of Eloise, the garrulous little girl who lives at New York’s Plaza Hotel. Eyebrow raised defiantly, arm propped on one jutting hip, Eloise is a study in self-confidence. Eloise’s personal mandate is “Getting bored is not allowed,” so she fills her days to the brim with wild adventures and self-imposed responsibilities. An average Eloise afternoon includes braiding her pet turtle’s ears, ordering “one roast-beef bone, one raisin and seven spoons” from room service, and devising innovative methods of torture for her guardians.
Rating: 4 ****
I’m not sure if this was a commentary on residents of the Plaza and how horrible they are, but that’s what it seemed like. I felt bad for this little girl who obviously was lonely and whose parents weren’t around. It’s actually rather sad.
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By Elizabeth Winthrop
Bear and Mrs. Duck
When Mrs. Duck comes to babysit for Bear while Nora goes to the store, the story of their time together charming and full of gently funny dialogue provides plenty of good press for babysitters everywhere.
Rating: *****
Any child who has a special bear will love this book. My son really empathized with Nora. It’s also a nice book to talk about babysitting and having to leave every once in a while.
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By Carol Roth
Little Bunny’s Sleepless Night
Little Bunny, an only child, is so lonely that he cannot sleep, so he asks his friends Squirrel, Skunk, Porcupine, Bear, and Owl if he can stay with them, only to discover that his own bed is best.
Rating: *****
If you have a sleepless bunny yourself this is a nice book to discuss bedtime and separation anxiety.
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