Madeline

<b>A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK - OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD! The cherished childhood classic starring a fearless little girl and her eleven lovable housemates. <p/>One of <i>The Atlantic</i>'s 65 Essential Children's Books <p/>Perhaps the best bedtime book ever written.--<i>The New York Times</i><br></b><br><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> <p/>So begins the story of Madeline a young girl living in Paris with her eleven closest friends under the care and protection of Miss Clavel. What she lacks in size Madeline makes up for in courage--she's not afraid of tigers or mice and often likes to stand out amongst the rest of the girls. Nothing seems to frighten her--until one night when things take a scary turn. <p/>With its endearing courageous heroine cheerful humor and whimsical drawings of Paris acclaimed author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans weaves a true classic that continues to stand the test of time. Let Madeline and her friends walk two straight lines right off the page and into your family's heart!