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Madeline Hardcover - 1958

by Ludwig Bemelmans; Ludwig Bemelmans (Illustrator)

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.


About this book

To fearless Madeline, a trip to the hospital is a splendid adventure. 

One of the most loved books in children’s literature, this story was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1940 and a subsequent book in the Madeline series, Madeline's Rescue, earned a Caldecott Medal in 1954. Written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans in 1939, Madeline has continued to charm readers throughout the years with its beautiful drawings of Paris and spirited heroine.

Summary

"Bemelmans' drawings have put an authentic Paris within the covers of this book. The rhymes in which the tale is told make it one that children will enjoy repeating." The New York Times"

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 classics that continue to charm readers, even after 75 years! 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.

First line

In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines

First Edition Identification

This book was first published in the US by Simon and Schuster, 1939 New York. This edition has 1939 printed on the title page with 12 girls instead of 11 in the “They went home and broke their bread” illustration. The book has illustrated boards and endpapers with color illustrations throughout. 

Details

  • Title Madeline
  • Author Ludwig Bemelmans; Ludwig Bemelmans (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Later Printing
  • Pages 56
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Viking Books for Young Readers, New York
  • Date 1958-09-30
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780670445806 / 0670445800
  • Weight 1.04 lbs (0.47 kg)
  • Dimensions 12.14 x 9.16 x 0.52 in (30.84 x 23.27 x 1.32 cm)
  • Ages 03 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Reading level 680
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: French
    • Topical: Friendship
  • Library of Congress subjects Stories in rhyme, France
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 39021791
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

Media reviews

Citations

  • Entertainment Weekly, 11/14/2014, Page 110

About the author

Ludwig Bemelmans was a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults. His Madeline book rank among the most honored children's book series. Madeline was named a Caldecott Honor Book, and the first of its five sequels, Madeline's Rescue, won the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. Mr. Bemelmans died in 1962, after completing Madeline's Christmas. Visit penguin.com/madeline.

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