THIS IS:  M. Sasek - Originally published in the 1960s, yet totally current, this beloved travel series for children is reproduced in facsimile editions which offer a colorful, spirited, and unique tour of each area via the deft paintbrush strokes and witty voice of a master storyteller.

ELOISE - Eloise first charmed at the Plaza in New York.  Since then she's visited Europe -- Paris and Moscow specifically.

CHARLOTTE - Charlotte moves with her parents from Boston to Giverny, encountering many famous painters and recording all these meetings in her diary. Later, she moves and travels with her family, recording her impressions all along the way and illustrating her journals with a spectacular assortment of paintings, vintage postcards, and even prints of classic paintings.

NOT FOR PARENTS - This is Lonely Planet's new series of books made for kids who are curious about exploring the world.