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Madeline's Rescue

by Ludwig Bemelmans

A rescue brings Genevieve into the girls’ lives

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    Caldecott Medal winner

    Winner of the Caldecott Medal

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A rescue brings Genevieve into the girls’ lives

Set in Paris, the story begins when Madeline falls into the Seine and a dog named Genevieve comes to her rescue. Genevieve becomes Madeline’s cherished pet, but the other girls want a share of her attention too. That simple change gives the book its central thread: a child’s bond with an animal and the questions that arise when affection is in demand. The plot links an act of courage to the girls’ life together, with Genevieve at the center of their new situation.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 interested in stories about dogs and friendship.
  • Young readers exploring classic children’s fiction set in Paris.
  • Families looking for a picture-book story about sharing affection.

Themes

Animal companionshipCourageFriendship and sharingParis

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Book overview

Winner of the Caldecott Medal

"
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!

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?

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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