Madeline in London
“In an old house in Paris
that was covered with vines
lived twelve little girls
in two straight lines
the smallest one was Madeline.”
Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years!
Pepito has moved to England. To help celebrate his birthday, Miss Clavel and the girls pay him a visit. When his mother won't let Pepito keep one of his birthday presents--a horse--Madeline is more than willing to help out.
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue,…
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May 1, 2000Ludwig Bemelmans was a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults. A world traveler, he spent most of his time in New York City or Paris. The original inspiration for Madeline was the result of his bicycle accident on an island of France. Hospitalized after being hit by the only car on the island, Mr. Bemelmans recalled, “The sisters in that small hospital wore large, starched white hats that looked like the wings of a giant butterfly. In the room next to mine was a little girl who had had her appendix out. In the ceiling over my bed was a crack ‘that had the habit of sometimes looking like a rabbit.’” A year later, back in New York City,…
Madeline Says Be Kind
Ludwig Bemelmans; illustrated by Steven Salerno
Madeline's Seasons
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline's 123
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline's ABCs
Ludwig Bemelmans
Love from Madeline
Ludwig Bemelmans; illustrated by Steven Salerno
Sunshine
Ludwig Bemelmans
A Madeline Treasury
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline: Activity Book with Stickers
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline's Christmas
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline's Rescue
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline and the Gypsies
Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline and the Bad Hat
Ludwig Bemelmans