A Madeline Treasury

Written by Luwig Bemelmans

Grade:

1-3

ISBN-13:

978-0451470515

Publisher:

Viking Books for Young Readers (2014)

This full collection contains the humorous and timeless stories about a spirited young girl living in Paris who has a series of adventures and encounters. From her sudden trip to the hospital for an appendix removal, to her fall into the Seine river, to her time with the carnival, Madeline experiences a great deal of excitement. Although Madeline's courage is front and center in each book, virtues such as friendship, kindness, patience, and good judgement enter into the plots as well. This particular treasury includes additional content including an essay explaining the origin of Madeline, photos of the Belemans family, and original sketches.