Madeline's Rescue

Name: Madeline's Rescue
ISBN: 9780670447169

Ludwig Bemelmans

Ages 4–9

Readers rate it 3.9 (24 on Hardcover)

65 pages · Released Apr 3, 1953 · Penguin

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This Caldecott Medal–winning classic is a gentle, charming picture book about courage, friendship, and problem-solving. Madeline falls into the Seine and nearly drowns but is rescued by a dog, after which the girls must decide how to share their new pet fairly. The story celebrates bravery, kindness, and finding creative solutions, with whimsical illustrations of Paris that delight young readers.

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Winner of the Caldecott Medal “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, th... Winner of the Caldecott Medal “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! When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around? 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.