Madeline in London

Name: Madeline in London
ISBN: 9780140566499

Ludwig Bemelmans

Ages 4–9

Readers rate it 3.7 (10 on Hardcover)

65 pages · Released May 1, 2000 · Penguin

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Madeline in London is a charming, classic picture book that celebrates courage, resourcefulness, and friendship. The story follows the fearless Madeline and her classmates on a trip to England to help a friend—a premise filled with warmth and adventure. The rhyming text and whimsical illustrations make it engaging for early readers, with no significant concerns beyond very mild peril typical of the series.

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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 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! 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.