Madeline's Rescue, Softcover

Name: Madeline's Rescue, Softcover
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780140566512

By: Ludwig Bemelmans

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Madeline's as full of mischief as ever! When she falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. Genevieve accompanies Madaline everywhere- to music class, to school, and on her daily walk. But all is not well for Miss Clavel, since there's only one dog for twelve little girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around? Recommended for ages 3 to 8. The 1954 Caldecott Medal winner.

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Title: Madeline's Rescue, Softcover
By: Ludwig Bemelmans
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 64
Vendor: Penguin Random House
Publication Date: 2000
Dimensions: 11.98 X 10.56 X 2.34 (inches)

Weight: 9 ounces
ISBN: 0140566511
ISBN-13: 9780140566512
Ages: 4-8
Series: Madeline
Stock No: WW66511

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Winner of the Caldecott Medal

"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!

When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around?

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.

Author Bio

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Ludwig Bemelmans was a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults. His Madeline book rank among the most honored children’s book series. Madeline was named a Caldecott Honor Book, and the first of its five sequels, Madeline’s Rescue, won the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. Mr. Bemelmans died in 1962, after completing Madeline’s Christmas. Visit penguin.com/madeline.