"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 mice, not even getting sick. 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.
