Madeline's Rescue -- Ludwig Bemelmans

<b>Winner of the Caldecott Medal <p/>"</b><i>In an old house in Paris</i><br><i> that was covered with vines</i><br><i> lived twelve little girls</i><br><i> in two straight lines</i><br><i> the smallest one was Madeline.</i><b>" <p/> <br> </b>Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years <p/>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. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around? <p/> Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including <i>Madeline</i>, a Caldecott Honor Book, and <i>Madeline's Rescue</i>, winner of the Caldecott Medal.<br><b> <p/></b><br><br><b>Author:</b> Ludwig Bemelmans<br><b>Publisher:</b> Puffin Books<br><b>Published:</b> 05/01/2000<br><b>Pages:</b> 56<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.62lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 11.90h x 8.30w x 0.20d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780140566512<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.2<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>21259 / Madeline's Rescue<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><p><b>Ludwig Bemelmans</b> was a painter, illu