Madeline’s Christmas
Madeline’s Christmas by Ludwig Bemelmans, published by National Geographic Books in October 1985, is a delightful children’s book featuring 32 pages of whimsical illustrations and engaging storytelling. This edition presents the beloved character Madeline, who lives in a charming old house in Paris with eleven other little girls. The story unfolds on Christmas Eve when everyone is ill except for the brave Madeline, who takes it upon herself to care for her friends.
In this enchanting tale, Madeline’s courage shines as she navigates the challenges of looking after her sick companions. With the help of a magical merchant, she leads the girls on a festive adventure that promises to lift their spirits during the holiday season. The book touches on themes of friendship and celebration, making it a fitting addition to any collection focused on juvenile fiction, holidays, and Christmas traditions. The engaging narrative and delightful illustrations ensure that Madeline’s Christmas remains a cherished story for readers of all ages.
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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!
It’s the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed. All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and Miss Clavel is hard work, but when Madeline finds help from a magical merchant, the girls embark on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes.
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.
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