For everyone who loves paper dolls, here's an irresistible treat—Madeline and Pepito, straight from the old house in Paris, with outfits for school, party time and play. Featuring two punch-out dolls and six pages of cut-out clothes and accessories, there's even a very French armoire to keep clothes in when you're finished playing!


Madeline's Rescue

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Published 3 April 1953
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.

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. In this next adventure, Madeline has a new neighbor who she does not like so much. Can she and Pepito ever get along? 

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.

"Madeline, Madeline, where have you been?"
"We've been to London to see the Queen."



The small but feisty heroine, Madeline, and her charming world have
been loved by children and adults alike for eighty years. Take
a trip to London in this timeless picture book classic.



First published in 1939, MADELINE and its sequels have been adapted
into numerous formats, spawning television series and a live action
feature film.



Praise for MADELINE:



"The illustrations are stunningly beautiful and touchingly
eccentric"

The Guardian



"No one has ever written more delightful stories"
New York Herald Tribune

Madeline in London (CD)

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Published 30 August 1988


Madeline (CD)

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Published 30 May 1982




Love from Madeline

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Published 28 December 2021
In the same mini-hardcover format as Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar and Love from the Crayons comes another love-themed book starring one of our bestselling characters--Madeline.

Madeline is ready to show the world what love means to her. From being brave to being kind, love takes all kinds of shapes and sizes. And there are many ways to express that love--whether it's lending a hand, standing tall, or spreading sunshine. This mini-hardcover features all-new art--but that doesn't mean we won't be seeing a familiar scene or two. Love from Madeline is a perfect gift to show someone you care.

Madeline's ABCs

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Published 21 June 2022
Come learn the ABC's with the bravest girl in the world, Madeline!

Ludwig Bemelmans's beloved character Madeline is back, and here to teach a new audience the alphabet. She'll use examples of each letter from the classic Madeline book, so readers will recognize both settings and characters as she guides the youngest readers through learning each of the letters.

Madeline's 123

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Published 15 November 2022
Learn your numbers and counting with the bravest girl in the world, Madeline!

Ludwig Bemelmans's beloved character Madeline is back, and here to teach young readers how to count. Using familiar faces and settings from the classic and beloved Madeline books, readers will delight in learning how to count 1 through ten with Madeline!