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Madeline

by Ludwig Bemelmans · 1939

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Madeline is one of the best-loved characters in children's literature. Set in picturesque Paris, this tale of a brave little girl's trip to the hospital was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1940 and has as much appeal today as it did then. The combination of a spirited heroine, timelessly appealing art, cheerful humor, and rhythmic text makes Madeline a perennial favorite with children of all ages.

Genre
literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1930s1930sMore like thisLess of thisParisParisMore like thisLess of thisFranceFranceMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of this
Mood
nostalgianostalgiaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture booksyoung adult
Length
short · 44 pages
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poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of thisrhymingrhymingMore like thisLess of this

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