Madeline

This hardbound collection is perfect for any child or Madeline fan! This treasury features 6 Madeline adventures, all rolled into one book. For the 75th anniversary, extras have been included, like an introduction from author Anna Quindlen, the story of the origin of Madeline, and family pictures of Ludwig Bemelmans. Stories included are:

• Madeline, Madeline's Rescue, Madeline and the Bad Hat, Madeline and the Gypsies, Madeline in London, and Madeline's Christmas.

Nothing frightens Madeline - not tigers, not mice, not even getting sick. Even a trip to the hospital is a grand adventure. With its endearing heroine, cheerful humor, and famous paintings of Paris, it's no wonder this Caldecott Honor Book is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time. A true classic, Madeline continues to enchant readers after sixty years. A picture Puffin book. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. A 1940 Caldecott Honor Book.

Miss Clavel is thrilled when the Spanish Ambassador and his son, Pepito, move into the neighborhood, but Madeline knows right away that the boy is a Bad Hat. He tries to impress her, but Madeline wants nothing to do with him. Then one day his plans backfires. Will a run-in with an angry cat be enough to reform this Bad Hat?

Pepito has moved far away, and he misses Madeline. To help celebrate his birthday, Miss Clavel and the girls travel to England to pay him a visit. Seeing Pepito is so much fun, and he and Madeline have a wild adventure when his new horse takes them on an unplanned tour of London. But then Pepito's mother says his pet has to go. Will the horse find a new home with twelve little girls and Miss Clavel?

And they've taken Madeline and Pepito with them! Miss Clavel is beside herself, but Madeline and Pepito are having the time of their lives. They don't have to go to school, brush their teeth, or ever go to sleep. But soon Madeline and Pepito start to feel homesick. The gypsies don't want to let them go, so it's up to Miss Clavel to find Madeline and Pepito and bring them home.

Learn from Madeline in this always-be-polite book. Learn how to greet people, thank, apologize, and say good-bye-all politely of course! With charming illustrations and humorous verse, this new book will be treasured by Madeline fans of all ages.

Join Madeline and the other 11 little girls in two lines on a new adventure to America. Candle Randall is the only child of the President and she is a very lonely little girl. That is, until Madeline, Miss Clavel, and the other girls all come to visit. Take a magical journey through our nation's capital to some of the most noteworthy landmarks with Madeline and her new friend!