Madeline and the Gypsies

Name: Madeline and the Gypsies
ISBN: 9780140566475

Ludwig Bemelmans

Ages 4–10

Readers rate it 3.6 (7 on Hardcover)

65 pages · Released May 1, 2000 · Penguin

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This is a classic, beloved picture book featuring the fearless Madeline in a whimsical adventure with gypsies and a carnival setting. The story celebrates courage, independence, and loyalty through charming verse and iconic illustrations. There is minimal content of concern—just very light, non-graphic peril typical of mid-century children's literature—and the book is age-appropriate for young readers while entertaining older children as well.

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From the publisher

“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 cl... “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. Join Madeline in another adventure when she and Pepito run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies! 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.