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Madeline
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Madeline: Book 1

Madeline (1967) (edit title/settings)

by Ludwig Bemelmans (Author) (edit contributors)

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Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital is as appealing today as it was in 1940. The combination of spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes "Madeline" a perennial favorite with children of all ages. Full... read more

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  • Madeline: A little girl who lives in Paris who has to have her appendix taken out.
  • Miss Clavel: She runs the house where Madeline and the other girls live at.
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In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.

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This is book 1 of 9 in Madeline. (standard series)

Followed by Madeline's Rescue.

This is book 17 of 25 in All-Time Favorite Children's Books. (community list)

Preceded by The Little Engine That Could, and followed by Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?.

This book is in Great Series for Young Children. (community list)
This is book 56 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Little Toot, and followed by Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel.

This is book 1 of 12 in Madeline (community list). (community list)

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  1. Ludwig Bemelmans (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Ernesto Livon-Grosman

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1967
ISBN: 014056439X
Page Count: 48

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