"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.