#5 Madeline

Madeline and the Gypsies

Ludwig Bemelmans
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“ 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. Join Madeline in another adventure when she and Pepito run off to join the carnival with a band of traveling gypsies!  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.
Genres: Picture BooksChildrensFictionClassicsFranceBanned BooksPoetryKidsAdventureYoung Adult
48 Pages

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