Madeline

"In an old house in Paris
that was covered with vines
lived twelve little girls
in two straight lines
the smallest one was Madeline."
 
A complete collection of all the adventures of Madeline, a fearless little girl full of mischief and vitality. Madeline, first published in 1939, and its five sequels have charmed generations of readers, and have become true classics.

Celebrate one of the world’s most popular and beloved fictional characters with this beautiful, deluxe collection, bringing together all six of the Madeline books in one volume. In each of these books, Bemelmans’ humorous verse, his immortal characters—Miss Clavel, Pepito, the magician, the others—and his wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris combine to create a memorable reading experience for people of all ages.
 
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anna Quindlen has written an introduction to the collection, which also includes "The Isle of God," an essay by Bemelmans on how he invented Madeline, and never-before-published working sketches of Madeline, as well as photos of the Bemelmans family.
 

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.

Madeline visits Rome!

The Paris skies are gray, so Miss Clavel and the twelve little girls are leaving for brighter weather---spring in Rome. Rome has wonderful sights to see and delicious things to eat, but Madeline also finds an unexpected adventure, involving a thief, a chase, and many, many cats. The first all-new Madeline book in close to fifty years combines a lively story with luminous gouache and watercolor illustrations. Beloved Madeline returns, as brave and irrepressible as ever!

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!

To the ghost, Madeline said "Pooh-pooh." 

Madeline and her favorite companion in mischief, Pepito, embark on their wildest adventure yet. When ghostly moans lead them to the attic of the old house in Paris, they discover Felix de La Morte, who has lingered there for hundreds of years, waiting for the return of a certain comet. With the comet due to return the very next day, the poor fellow’s telescope has been stolen by mean Lord Cucuface, and it is up to Madeline and Pepito to get it back. A nighttime trip across Paris, a midnight apparition, and all is happily resolved in time for the three new friends to view the comet on a starry night.