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Madeline's Christmas

by Ludwig Bemelmans

A Christmas tale with Madeline at the helm

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A Christmas tale with Madeline at the helm

On Christmas Eve, illness leaves Madeline as the only one well enough to care for the other eleven girls and Miss Clavel. The discovery of a magical merchant leads the group into a Christmas journey, giving this installment its blend of holiday setting, caretaking, and imaginative adventure. Paris and the familiar schoolhouse cast provide the backdrop for a compact picture-book story, presented in 32 pages. The central setup places Madeline’s resourcefulness alongside the group’s shared holiday experience.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 looking for a Christmas-themed picture book.
  • Families seeking a holiday story featuring Madeline and the schoolhouse girls.
  • Readers interested in illustrated stories set in Paris.

Themes

ChristmasCaregivingResourcefulnessImagination

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Book overview

"In an old house in Paris
that was covered with vines
lived twelve little girls
in two straight lines
the smallest one was Madeline."


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!

It's the night before Christmas and everyone is sick in bed. All except brave Madeline, who is up and about and feeling just fine. Taking care of eleven little girls and Miss Clavel is hard work, but when Madeline finds help from a magical merchant, the girls embark on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes.


Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.
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