Madeline and the Gypsies [Hardcover]

“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.

Ludwig Bemelmanswas a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults. HisMadelinebook rank among the most honored children’s book series.Madelinewas named a Caldecott Honor Book, and the first of its five sequels,Madeline’s Rescue, won the Caldecott Medal and was aNew York TimesOutstanding Book of the Year. Mr. Bemelmans died in 1962, after completingMadeline’s Christmas. Visit penguin.com/madeline.