Mad about Madeline: The Complete Tales » (Reissue)

Here, collected in one volume for the first time ever, are all of the adventures of the irrepressible Madeline, a little girl full of mischief and vitality who is one of the world's most popular and cherished fictional characters. Madeline, which was published in 1939, and its five sequels have become true classics, loved by generations of readers. In each of these books, Bemelmans' humorous verse, his immortal characters--Miss Clavel, Pepito, the magician, and others--and his wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris combine to create a joyous reading experience for people of all ages.

Children's Literature

Familiar characters are a sure success and 1993 has brought us new books that focus on characters much beloved by children. For Madeleine lovers, all six of Ludwig Bemelmans' stories are gathered under one cover with an introduction by Anna Quindlen.