MADELINE (HARDCOVER)

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 Madelinenot 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!

Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, includingMadeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, andMadeline’s Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.