num_pages: 54
description: “ In an old house in Paristhat was covered with vineslived twelve little girlsin two straight linesthe 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.
language: English
title: Madeline
titlecomplete: Madeline
characters: Madeline, Miss Clavel, Doctor Cohn
genres: Classics, France, Kids, Picture Books, Childrens, Juvenile, Young Adult, Poetry, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 210423
places: Paris
series: Madeline
awards: awardedAt: -946742400000
name: Caldecott Medal, awardedAt: 1262332800000
name: Indies Choice Book Award
category: Picture Book Hall of Fame
publisher: The Viking Press