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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
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I just wanna force a child to read this book with me. Then hug them so tight till they cry.
Ah Madeline, how I remember you. I'm probably biased because I adored the TV show as a kid but I never got to read the books. There is a whole series of these books where Madeline goes on adventures but this one is very sweet on its own. It is a rhyming book which is always a plus and the illustrations are very nice too.
The first story of Madeline introduced us to the old house in Paris that is covered in vines and we get a nice introduction to the 12 little girls and their world. Madeline is shown as a strong and independent little girl and she is very brave compared to those around her. But poor Madeline is not immune to everything as the story shows.
If you want to take anything out of this story it is a bit hard besides showing a strong character, the rest of the series bring in new events and people to interact with that probably can show lessons and morals if you needed them, but for now this is just a great story about a dear little girl.
The Madeline books are a great and you do want to keep reading about all the other adventures they have and the introduction of even more characters. For kids this would be a great book, as would the remainder of the set, and as an adult it still brings a smile to my face as we watch Miss Clavel get flustered and panicked whenever Madeline tries to have any fun.
The first story of Madeline introduced us to the old house in Paris that is covered in vines and we get a nice introduction to the 12 little girls and their world. Madeline is shown as a strong and independent little girl and she is very brave compared to those around her. But poor Madeline is not immune to everything as the story shows.
If you want to take anything out of this story it is a bit hard besides showing a strong character, the rest of the series bring in new events and people to interact with that probably can show lessons and morals if you needed them, but for now this is just a great story about a dear little girl.
The Madeline books are a great and you do want to keep reading about all the other adventures they have and the introduction of even more characters. For kids this would be a great book, as would the remainder of the set, and as an adult it still brings a smile to my face as we watch Miss Clavel get flustered and panicked whenever Madeline tries to have any fun.
(Read with little sister as part of the "1,001 Children's Books To Read")
Such a wonderful rhyming story. The author did a wonderful job keeping it interesting. Great illustrations, too.
Such a wonderful rhyming story. The author did a wonderful job keeping it interesting. Great illustrations, too.
Just take the few minutes to read this book. At any age it's cute. Sometimes you just need to catch up on those books you never got to read as a kid.
The children’s classic, Madeline, written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans, was first published in 1939. The story of the “twelve little girls in two straight lines” proved to be a success, and Bemelmans wrote many sequels to the original during the 1940s and 1950s. The series continues to this day, written by Bemelmans’ grandson.
Steven and I read the very first Madeline in which we’re introduced the feisty little girl in the Paris “sleep-over” school in the “old house in Paris that was covered with vines.” We both found this book charming: Steven because of the poetry and I for the delightful depictions of 1930s Paris.
Steven learned some new phrases (‘broke their bread’, ‘rain or shine’) as well as about appendicitis, and seemed to really enjoy the story. The illustrations, of course, are mostly the black & white & yellow of the first publication. When more color was/is used, it makes a marvelous impact (Paris in rain and sunshine or at night during the ambulance ride).
This enchanting book rates a solid four and one-half stars.
Steven and I read the very first Madeline in which we’re introduced the feisty little girl in the Paris “sleep-over” school in the “old house in Paris that was covered with vines.” We both found this book charming: Steven because of the poetry and I for the delightful depictions of 1930s Paris.
Steven learned some new phrases (‘broke their bread’, ‘rain or shine’) as well as about appendicitis, and seemed to really enjoy the story. The illustrations, of course, are mostly the black & white & yellow of the first publication. When more color was/is used, it makes a marvelous impact (Paris in rain and sunshine or at night during the ambulance ride).
This enchanting book rates a solid four and one-half stars.
I love the Madeline books, though I didn't discover them until I had my own children. I felt a special affinity for Bemelmans' little red-head, because I have my own ginger daughter named Madeline. Unfortunately, she never much liked these books, and was frustrated that people pronounced her name "Mad-e-line" like this character instead of "Mad-a-lyn."
It's been a while since I've read this book. Seems like I didnt like it when I read it. Can't remember what the book was about though. Guess it didn't make an impression on me.