Author
Ludwig Bemelmans
3 books here
Madeline's Rescue
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 650L · 1981
Bemelmans' masterpiece—the rhyming narrative, ink-and-watercolor Paris, and emotional restraint (Madeline doesn't win the dog; the dog chooses) make this a rare picture book that respects children's capacity for bittersweet feeling.
Madeleine
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 620L · 1996
The gold standard for introducing courage without moralizing—Bemelmans' verse, pen-and-ink Paris, and Madeline's unflinching spirit have made this a near-universal childhood experience.
The Golden Basket
Picture book · ages 4–8 · 620L · 1936
A gentle, mid-century adventure with Bemelmans' signature Parisian charm; the protagonist solves her own problems through generosity rather than luck.