Madeline Pop-up Book (Viking Kestrel picture books) (Hardcover)

by Ludwig Bemelmans (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
As with last year's pop-up version of Beatrix Potter's Two Bad Mice, this book seems born to the form. A spread showing "the old house in Paris" has lift-open windows so that the "twelve little girls in two straight lines" can be viewed; Madeline leans forward to "pooh-pooh" the zoo tiger and teeters on the wall "to frighten Miss Clavel." When Miss Clavel turns on her light, readers can pull the tab and banish the darkness. And Madeline's hospital stay, with movable doll carriage and a tossable ball, looks enviable indeed. With all the bustling in these pages and tabs to tug, the book will immerse both old fans and new readers in the joys of knowing Madeline. Ages 3-8.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K Horror of horrors! A pop-up book based on an all time favoriteLudwig Bemelman's classic Madeline. Yet admittedly, it is rather fun to pull a tab and see Madeline pooh-pooh the tiger in the zoo, or Miss Clavel turn on her light, or the doctor carry Madeline in his arm in a blanket safe and warm. Madeline herself would be delighted. All of the favorite scenes are here. The only scenes missing are the beginning illustrations of the 12 little girls in 2 straight lines breaking their bread, brushing their teeth, going to bed, and smiling at the good and frowning at the bad. While pop-up books may not withstand extended circulation, librarians who work with the very young in story hours will find this book a wonderful way to introduce children to Madeline and her world. Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Pub . Schools, Va.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 12 pages
• Publisher: Viking Juvenile; 1st edition (September 30, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670816671
• ISBN-13: 978-0670816675
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #811,186 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars The courage of the young, December 30, 2000

By	Luan Gaines "luansos" (Dana Point, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This book was purchased for my 3 yr old granddaughter for Christmas, as she had already fallen in love with Madeline, and especially Miss Clavell. Each page not only pops up, but also has pull tabs to allow the figures movement. A favorite part is when Madeline goes to the hospital to have her appendix removed, murmuring, "I can do anything. I can do anything..." What better praise that when my graddaughter had to go to the hospital over Christmas, and, afraid, she closed her eyes and said, "I can do anything. I can do anything..." Happily back home, she asks me to read this favorite book to her every day, a little girl who found courage from another little girl, Madeline.

5.0 out of 5 stars My 18 month old loves it, can I ask for more?, January 12, 2007

By	C. Boaz "yorkiefurio" (Dickinson, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book. My 18 month old loves all the pop ups and interactive pull tabs. Of course I have to do it for him but he loves seeing it. He also loves the rhyming of the story. I have not read the original but I have heard this is a shorter, condensed version which is fine with me. Most kids this age won't sit through a long drawn out story. Would highly recommend.

3.0 out of 5 stars great - but abbreviated, August 29, 2006

By	tekc "tekc" (Alexandria, VA United States) - See all my reviews

The pop-ups are adorable, and my 16 month old loves the book. But I did not realize that they story would be so abbreviated. It is just a few cute passages from the Madeline story, not the entire book. If you know the entire story, this pieced together snippets version will annoy you.