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Madeline in London

By Ludwig Bemelmans
Series: Madeline
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Madeline, the smallest and bravest of twelve little girls living in Paris, visits London to celebrate her friend Pepito's birthday. When Pepito's mother disallows him from keeping a birthday gift horse, Madeline steps in to help, leading to charming adventures in the bustling city. Filled with whimsical illustrations and gentle humour, this classic tale continues the beloved Madeline series, enchanting young readers with its courageous heroine.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for young children and fans of classic children's literature, especially those who enjoy stories of brave, independent characters and delight in whimsical, Parisian-flavoured adventures.

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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 presents--a horse--Madeline is more than willing to help out. Full color.

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"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, winner of the Caldecott Medal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140566499

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2000

Country: United States

Imprint: Viking Press Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 219.0mm

Height: 308.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ludwig Bemelmans Penguin Books Series: Madeline Young Adult

About the Author

Ludwig Bemelmans was a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults. His Madeline book rank among the most honored children's book series. Madeline was named a Caldecott Honor Book, and the first of its five sequels, Madeline's Rescue, won the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. Mr. Bemelmans died in 1962, after completing Madeline's Christmas. Visit penguin.com/madeline.

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