This series includes 8 books.
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Book 0Madeline Says Merci
The Always-Be-Polite Book
by John Bemelmans Marciano, Ludwig Bemelmans
n an old house in Paris that was covered with vines Lived twelve little girls in two straight lines. Day in, day out, they got along fine They'd hardly ever shout or whine. Madeline loves adventure and is not afraid of mice. She loves winter, snow, and ice. And she also knows the secret of being polite is simply to be kind to others. With help from her friends--Miss Clavel, the girls, and even Pepito-Madeline introduces basic ideas such as please and thank you, sharing, cleaning up, and so much more. With its charming illustrations and humorous verse, this new book is a must-have for Madeline fans of all ages.
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Book 1Madeline
by Ernesto Livon-Grosman, Ludwig Bemelmans
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 color.
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Book 2Madeline's Rescue
by Ludwig Bemelmans
The irrepressible Madeline falls into the Seine and is rescued by "a dog that kept its head." The lively adventures of the twelve famous little girls and Genevieve, the dog, take us once more to Bemelmans' enchanting Paris.
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Book 3Madeline and the Bad Hat
by Ludwig Bemelmans
The Spanish Ambassador has moved next door, and Madeline knows right away that his son, Pepito, is bad news. He's mean to animals! Then one day Pepito goes too far--will a run-in with an angry cat be enough to reform this bad hat?
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Book 4MADELINE AND THE GYPSIES
by Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline and Pepito have run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies! At first they're having the time of their lives, but then they get homesick. Leave it to clever Miss Clavel to find Madeline and Pepito and bring them home.
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Book 5Madeline in London
by Ludwig Bemelmans
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.
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Book 6Madeline's Christmas (Picture Puffins)
by Ludwig Bemelmans
It's the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed. All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and Miss Clavel is hard work, but Madeline finds help from a magical merchant peddling flying carpets door-to-door. Now the girls are going on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes. Great for gift-giving and group sharing, Madeline's Christmas now joins the five other books about Madeline as a deluxe, full-sized paperback.
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Book 7Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales
by Ludwig Bemelmans
While researching his famous grandfather's work, John Bemelmans Marciano made a thrilling discovery - a complete manuscript and sketches of Madeline's only adventure in America. With help from his mother and grandmother (the original Madeline!), Ludwig's grandson brings this delightful work to fruition. The book contains two additional holiday stories, warm family reminiscences, and holiday artwork lovingly selected from the family archives.
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