Madeline

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“In an old house in Paristhat was covered with vineslived twelve little girlsin two straight linesthe smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mi ce. 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, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal. Show more