Madeline

Rediscover Madeline, now available in board book format The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than seventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available in a sturdy board book format and a reduced size perfect for small hands. While the text is slightly abridged, none of the charm of the original book is lost as a new format brings this classic title to a younger audience. NATIONAL BESTSELLER . A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK . OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD! The cherished childhood classic of a fearless little girl and her eleven lovable housemates is available as a sturdy board book for curious hands! One of The Atlantic's 65 Essential Children's Books "Perhaps the best bedtime book ever written."-The New York Times "In an old house in Paris That was covered with vines Lived twelve little girls In two straight lines. The smallest one was Madeline." So begins the story of Madeline, a young girl living in Paris with her eleven closest friends under the care and protection of Miss Clavel. What she lacks in size, Madeline makes up for in courage-she's not afraid of tigers or mice, and often likes to stand out amongst the rest of the girls. Nothing seems to frighten her-until one night, when things take a scary turn. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and whimsical drawings of Paris, this sturdy board book from acclaimed author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans is sure to stand the test of time. Let Madeline and her friends walk two straight lines right off the page and into your family's heart!