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Madeline

Series: Madeline
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Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans is a charming children's book about a spirited little girl named Madeline who lives in a Parisian boarding school. Despite being the smallest and most daring of the group, she faces adventures and challenges with bravery and confidence, teaching young readers about courage and the joys of childhood through whimsical illustrations and rhyming prose.
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You might enjoy this charming story if you appreciate delightful illustrations and captivating rhymes, which bring to life the adventures of a spirited little girl exploring Paris. This book may appeal to you if you are drawn to tales that celebrate courage, independence, and the joy of childhood, making it a timeless classic for both children and adults.

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Madeline

The story of 12 little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than 70 years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available in a sturdy board book format and a reduced size ideal for small hands. Full color.

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Rediscover Madeline, now available in board book format.

The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than seventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available in a sturdy board book format and a reduced size perfect for small hands. While the text is slightly abridged, none of the charm of the original book is lost as a new format brings this classic title to a younger audience.

Rediscover Madeline, now available in board book format.

The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than seventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available in a sturdy board book format and a reduced size perfect for small hands. While the text is slightly abridged, none of the charm of the original book is lost as a new format brings this classic title to a younger audience.

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Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans is often praised for its charming and whimsical illustrations, capturing the vibrant spirit of Paris. Readers admire the story's memorable rhymes and the fearless, adventurous nature of the little protagonist, Madeline. It's considered a classic, cherished by both children and adults for its warmth and timeless appeal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780670014071

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 05 January 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Press Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 151.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 401g

Pages: 36

About the Author

Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) (www.madeline.com), a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults, originally publishedMadelinein 1939. It lives on today, along with Caldecott Medal winnerMadeline's Rescue, as a seminal picture book in children's literature. Ludwig Bemelmans' grandson, John Bemelmans Marciano, carries on his grandfather's legacy and has written and illustrated four books about Madeline of his own, includingMadeline and the Old House in ParisandMadeline at the White House.

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