Madeline's Rescue

by Ludwig Bemelmans, Jean Richards (Read by)

Overview

When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. Genevieve accompanies Madeline everywhere-to music class, to school, and on her daily walk. But all is not well for Miss Clavel, since there's only one dog for twelve little girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around?

Winner of the Caldecott Medal

Ludwig Bemelmans was a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults. The Madeline books are among the most honored children's books of all time. Mr. Bemelmans died in 1962 after completing his sixth story about Madeline, Madeline's Christmas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591128106
Publisher:	Live Oak Media
Publication date:	03/28/1985
Series:	Madeline Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Product dimensions:	10.26(w) x 14.38(h) x 0.71(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

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