The book depicts the daily life of Madeline, her classmates and Miss Clavel. The girls have a certain routine that is followed everyday, rain or shine. Madeline is the smallest girl but she is not afraid of anything and is a typical young curious girl. She gets sick one night and has to go to the hospital for an operation. Her classmates visit her in the hospital and after they see her presents they all want to have an operation.
APA Reference:
Bemelmans, L. (1939). Madeline. New York, NY: Puffin.
Impressions:
The simple rhymes and muted illustrations make this book a classic that is sill loved by children, especially little girls. I loved this book as a child and I love it as an adult. I always wanted a yellow rain coat and hat to wear outside. I was sick as a child and I remember asking my parents why I did not get candy and toys like Madeline when she was in the hospital. I actually did get stuffed animals and blankets. Reading this book as an adult I enjoyed looking at the famous Paris buildings and landmarks.
Professional Review:
Kirkus, June 15, 1939
Yes, it will sell:- (1) because it is Ludwig
Bemelmans and a beautiful book; (2) because Bemelmans' sense of humor tickles
the risibilities of adults and they buy books. Children may like the
absurdities, but actually, the appeal is not juvenile. The charm of the
pictures (other than the coloring itself) lies in the identification with
familiar and recognizable objects. And the text is not keyed to the interests
or understanding of the average child.
Madeline, (1939). Bulletin from Virginia Kirkus' Bookshop Service.
Library Uses:
The students can seek information and learn from the illustrations in the book. The can locate and name the different building in France that the illustrator uses in the book. The students can use books or the internet to to research.
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