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~ (Author) "In two straight lines they broke their bread..." (more)
Key Phrases: Miss Clavel
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No child could resist this adorable, 9-inch-tall, rag-doll-soft Madeline--complete with appendix-removal scar! This Parisian schoolgirl sports a jaunty felt hat with a trailing black ribbon, perfect for the mischievous redhead who is not afraid of mice and pooh-poohs the tiger at the zoo. Her blue sailor dress is removable for frequent scar viewing! Each doll comes in a big, splashy gift box (12 inches by 12 inches by 4 inches) with one unabridged paperback edition of Ludwig Bemelmans's original Madeline ("and that's all there is--there isn't any more"). (Ages 3 and older) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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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.

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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Viking Juvenile (May 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 014056439X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140564396
  • Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,143 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The classic start of the Madeline series, May 9, 1999
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A short children's story about a young girl who lives with eleven other girls in a home in Paris and who has to go to the hospital to have her appendix removed. It was a 1940 Caldecott Honor book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best illustration in a book for children. This book, and others in the Madeline series, have become classics in children literature and every serious student of children literature should have it on their shelves. Children love these books.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential!, June 24, 2002
By Elizabeth S. "elizh77" (High Point, NC USA) - See all my reviews
As a child, some of my favorite books were the Madeline stories. This is the first in the series, and it sets a wonderful tone. The illustrations are wonderful, and it's fun to see illustrations of actual Parisian landmarks such as the Opera, Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Tulleries. The story is fun, fast and catchy, and I used to wish that I was one of the little girls standing amongst the two straight lines lead by Miss Clavel.

This book is not just for little girls. Boys can enjoy the story as well.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ludwig Bemelmans introduces little Madeline to the world, March 22, 2006
By Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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I have had several occasions to read "Madeline" over the years, yet had never read anything about her. So learning that she had celebrated her 60th birthday was something of a surprise because I did not think of this first story of that irrepressible little girl as something that was first published on the eve of World War II. But the bigger surprise was learning that "Madeline" was not originally written and published in France, which I had always assumed was the case. That means all of those times I was reading this book and wondering what it would read like in the orignal French, I was completely off the mark. Live and learn.

Ludwig Bemelmans was actually born in 1898 in that part of the Tyrol which is now known as Merano, Italy, and came to the United States in 1914. A painter and illustrator, Bemelmans contributed covers to "The New Yorker," and also started writing fiction. His first children's book, "Hansi," was published in 1934. A world traveler and true cosmopolite, Bemelmans wrote and illustrated "Madeline" in 1939 but had trouble finding a publisher because most editors felt that despite its humorous verse and simple artwork the book was too sophisticated for children (Soon & Schuster originally published the book, although the rest of the series would be published by Viking, Bemelmans usual publisher). Bemelmans named his most popular creation for his wife, Madeleine Freund, whom he had married in 1935. They had a daughter named Barbara, who would provide inspiration for some of the Madeline books.

Thinking that this book was originally written and published in France is a reasonable conclusion given all of the Paris scenes Bemelmans pictures in his book. You have the Eiffel Tower on the cover and in one of the illustrations, the lady feeding the horse is in front of the Paris Opera House, the gendarme chases the jewel thief across the Place Vendome, the wounded soldier is at the Hotel des Invalides, the children visit Notre Dame in the rain and the Gardens at the Luxembourg on the sunny day, they sake in front of the Church of the Sacre Coeur, and the man feeding the birds is in the Tuileries Gardens which face the Louvre. These settings comprise part of the book's enduring charm. I always remember the yellow pages that represent "the old house in Paris that was covered with vines," especially since yellow is also the color of the hats, coats, and often the dresses that the "twelve little girls in two straight lines" wear. Yellow is also the color of Madeline's hair in this one, although that will change in future books. But Bemelmans also takes full advantage of the complete palette when he does the scenes that happen out and about Paris (and children like him because he colors outside the lines, just like they do).

Still, in the end the prime attraction is Madeline, who is the smallest one of the twelve girls. But Madeline "was not afraid of mice," just said "Pooh-pooh" to the tiger in the zoo, and knew how to frighten Miss Clavel more than anybody else. Madeline is smart, says what she thinks, and is she is a bit disobedient that is just another reason to love her. After all, she is part of a literary family of similar young girls that go back to Anne Shirley in the "Anne of Green Gables" books and Jo March in "Little Women" (Age them and I suppose you end up with Scarlett O'Hara). Perhaps not all little girls would be as brave as Madeline when they are rushed out to the hospital in the middle of the night for an emergency appendectomy, but I suspect most young girls would like to think that they would be as brave and that they would show off the scar on their stomach with as much élan as Madeline.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Delightfully Engaging Classic
Madeline is one of twelve girls at a Parisian boarding school, who shows herself to be exceptional through daring actions such as crossing a bridge on the rail, while the other... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Shanna A. Gonzalez

5.0 out of 5 stars Madeline
The book Madeline tells the story of a child who has to get their appendix taken out. The story is told in such a manner that all of the children feel sorry for her. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Steven C. Thedford

5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiration!
This book is a true classic. It makes me wish that I could visit Paris THIS April!!
Published 7 months ago by Ms. Judith A. Furnari

5.0 out of 5 stars Great classic book, but spot the mistake!
There is a mistake in this classic book!

I don't know if it was intentionally meant as a joke by the author (to see how many people would notice) or if it was a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by caligal

5.0 out of 5 stars Madeline Books
These books are a MUST HAVE for all little girls. My daughter is a Madeline fanatic! ENJOY them!
Published 9 months ago by K. CHACCHIA

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for my 7-yr old daughter!
I love Madeline's big heart, and so does my little girl who used to watch the cartoon series on Disney Channel before she reached school age. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lisa Marie Henry

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful book, cute story, great art of Paris.
This book is a cute story, beautiful art of Paris pre WW2. Our granddaughter will love the story about Madeline.
Published 10 months ago by Francis P. Voras

5.0 out of 5 stars a true classic
This is the first book of the series that is an absolute nesesity in the library of all little girls
Published 11 months ago by J. Litten

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!
I loved the Madeline books as a child, so when my daughter turned two I ordered this for her.... and it's truly one of her favorite books. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, memorable book
This beautifully written and illustrated, very engaging story, is a classic of children's literature and a delight in every way. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Susan J. Hemmer

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