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By Tracy Moore
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Eloise's mischief, lying get her into trouble (again).
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Me, Eloise
What's the Story?
In Me, Eloise, Eloise (voiced by Mary Mouser) gets into antics while living at the Plaza Hotel. These include preparing for her 6th birthday, and instead of big excitement for her special day, the Plaza is bustling with anticipation of the arrival of a Japanese family with an 8-year-old daughter, Yuko, who happens to be an accomplished violinist. Can Eloise overcome her jealousy and help Yuko adjust to hotel living, especially without getting into trouble?
Is It Any Good?
Kids will enjoy Eloise's adventures and mischief here, and the fun side plot of the accomplished violinist who could use a little fun. But while Eloise's life -- a rich kid raised by a nanny in a hotel while her mother is chronically absent -- makes for an interesting world, her behavior, a combination of brattiness, dishonesty, and entitlement, is fairly incorrigible. Parents may be a little unsure about Eloise's devious behavior as a good role model for kids in Me, Eloise. Side note: Her friend, the Japanese classical musician whose life is all work and no play, may strike some parents as a bothersome stereotype.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about rules. Why are rules important? What happened to Eloise when she disobeyed the rules in Me, Eloise? What are some important rules at your house?
Did Eloise get in trouble for lying? Why is it important to tell the truth?
Becoming accomplished at a musical instrument takes a lot of dedication and practice. Are you interested in playing an instrument? Which one?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 10, 2006
- Cast : Lynn Redgrave , Mary Mouser , Tim Curry
- Network : Starz
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Book Characters
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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