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What has the author Kester Thompson written?

Kester Thompson was a children's book author and artist best known for her "Eloise" series of picture books. The books follow the adventures of a mischievous little girl named Eloise who lives at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. The first book in the series, "Eloise", was published in 1955 and was an immediate success. It has since been translated into more than 20 languages and has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

In addition to the "Eloise" series, Thompson also wrote and illustrated several other children's books, including:

- The Ordinary Princess (1963)

- The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock (1963)

- The Biggest Present (1963)

- Mr. Turtle's Magic Glasses (1963)

- Miss Tizzy (1964)

- The Great Crocodile (1965)

- Big Little Davy (1966)

- Henry and the Paper Route (1967)

- Miss Lollipop's Lion (1967)

- The Great Blue Lobster (1968)

- The Jolly Jungler (1969)

- The Swamp Monster (1971)

- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Thompson's work is known for its humor, wit, and charm, and she has been praised for her ability to capture the imagination of children. Her books have been enjoyed by generations of readers and continue to be popular today.

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