Madeline Hardcover Thick Pages
is a classic children's book that follows a brave and mischievous young girl who lives in a Parisian boarding school. With its distinctive rhyming couplets and charming illustrations of Parisian landmarks, the story is beloved for its spirited heroine and a tale that combines adventure, bravery, and friendship.
Plot summary
In a vine-covered old house in Paris, twelve little girls live together under the care of their teacher, Miss Clavel.
The youngest and smallest of the girls is Madeline. She is also the most adventurous and fearless, famously saying "pooh-pooh" to a tiger at the zoo.
One night, Miss Clavel senses that something is not right. She rushes to the girls' room and finds Madeline in tears, suffering from what a doctor determines is appendicitis.
Madeline is rushed to the hospital for an operation, which is a success. She receives gifts and candy from her father and shows off her new scar to her visiting classmates.
The other girls, inspired by Madeline's newfound status and bravery, return to the boarding school. That night, they all begin to cry, wishing that they, too, could have their appendixes out.
Miss Clavel, relieved that the matter is not serious, simply tells the girls to go back to sleep.
Why readers love Madeline
A courageous hero: Madeline's small stature and fearless attitude show young readers that you don't have to be big to be brave.
Celebrating life's little moments: The book teaches kids to find dignity and joy in daily routines, even the mundane ones.
The power of friendship: When Madeline is in the hospital, her classmates visit her with love and concern, showing the compassion of true friends.
The setting of Paris: Bemelmans' beautiful drawings of Parisian sights like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame introduce children to a new culture and place in a fun, whimsical way.
Madeline Hardcover Thick Pages
is a classic children's book that follows a brave and mischievous young girl who lives in a Parisian boarding school. With its distinctive rhyming couplets and charming illustrations of Parisian landmarks, the story is beloved for its spirited heroine and a tale that combines adventure, bravery, and friendship.
Plot summary
In a vine-covered old house in Paris, twelve little girls live together under the care of their teacher, Miss Clavel.
The youngest and smallest of the girls is Madeline. She is also the most adventurous and fearless, famously saying "pooh-pooh" to a tiger at the zoo.
One night, Miss Clavel senses that something is not right. She rushes to the girls' room and finds Madeline in tears, suffering from what a doctor determines is appendicitis.
Madeline is rushed to the hospital for an operation, which is a success. She receives gifts and candy from her father and shows off her new scar to her visiting classmates.
The other girls, inspired by Madeline's newfound status and bravery, return to the boarding school. That night, they all begin to cry, wishing that they, too, could have their appendixes out.
Miss Clavel, relieved that the matter is not serious, simply tells the girls to go back to sleep.
Why readers love Madeline
A courageous hero: Madeline's small stature and fearless attitude show young readers that you don't have to be big to be brave.
Celebrating life's little moments: The book teaches kids to find dignity and joy in daily routines, even the mundane ones.
The power of friendship: When Madeline is in the hospital, her classmates visit her with love and concern, showing the compassion of true friends.
The setting of Paris: Bemelmans' beautiful drawings of Parisian sights like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame introduce children to a new culture and place in a fun, whimsical way.
