Certain classic children’s books are so obvious that I forget their place in our little library. Ludwig Bemelman’s Madeline is one such story that jumped off the shelf as I rummaged a second-hand book shop.
Perhaps the most charming tale of a little French girl’s spunk and bravery, the 1939 book Madeline remains a favorite book in our selection. While the original Madeline may be considered a girl’s book, boys will find adventure in sequels like Madeline and The Bad Hat when Pepito, the naughty Spanish Ambassador’s son, moves in next door to the “old house in Paris that was covered in vines”.
Pepito, the bad hat.
p.s. We recently discovered the Madeline cartoons which compliment the books nicely and have once again made Madeline our number one bedtime story.
ev Reaches 
Madeline is a favorite in our house too…especially Madeline and the Cats of Rome!
Yes, Cats of Rome! I believe written by Ludwig Bemelman’s grandson.
Funny I read this to Hailey the other night; even more funny she has a brand new crisp book that you bought her meanwhile little Ev has the old torn version. We can trade if you wan’t:)
You are sweet to offer:)