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Madeline's Rescue

Ludwig Bemelmans

Winner:Caldecott Medal -Picture Book (1954)
Madeline's back - and as full of mischief as ever. When she falls into the Seine and nearly drowns, it takes a courageous canine to save her life, and so Genevieve the dog becomes Madeline's beloved pet. But all is not well for Miss Clavel, since the twelve little girls all want a dog like Genevieve. What can they do when there's just not enough hound to go around?

Book Details

  • Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: Apr 3rd, 1953
  • Pages: 64
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 12.35in - 8.96in - 0.50in - 1.14lb
  • EAN: 9780670447169
  • Recommended age: 03-07
  • Categories: ClassicsPlaces - EuropeSchool & Education

About the Author

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.