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12th out of 76 books
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Madeline's Rescue (Madeline)
The lively adventures of the twelve famous little girls and Genevieve, the dog, take us once more to Bemelmans' unique and delightful Paris.
Hardcover, 56 pages
Published
April 3rd 1953
by Viking Juvenile
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Madeline’s Rescue- By Ludwig Bemelmans
Madeline is a young girl who lives at a girl’s boarding school. Madeline’s teacher is called Miss Clavel and Madeline loves to tease and scare Miss Clavel. The whole school is full of girls who follow the rules and listen to Miss Clavel but Madeline is a daredevil always breaking the rules and playing pranks on her teacher. One day Miss Clavel takes the young girls for a walk and Madeline doesn't listen to Miss Clavel’s instructions and ends up falling into...more
Madeline is a young girl who lives at a girl’s boarding school. Madeline’s teacher is called Miss Clavel and Madeline loves to tease and scare Miss Clavel. The whole school is full of girls who follow the rules and listen to Miss Clavel but Madeline is a daredevil always breaking the rules and playing pranks on her teacher. One day Miss Clavel takes the young girls for a walk and Madeline doesn't listen to Miss Clavel’s instructions and ends up falling into...more
Madeline’s Rescue is about a little girl that falls into the river. She is rescued by a dog, later named Genevieve. All of the girls fall in love with Genevieve so the girls keep the dog, until Lord Cucuface tells them they cannot. He throws Genevieve out, which results in the girls and Miss Clavel searching the city for her. They eventually find her and bring her back to the house, where Genevieve has puppies. Now all of the girls can have a dog. The illustrations in this book not only reinforc...more
I enjoyed reading this book as a little girl and now that i reread it i still smile at the end. This book is about girls who live in an old house with a lady known as Miss Clavel. They normally go on walks but this time on their walk Madeline slips and falls into the water. Luckily she was saved by a dog. In gratitude with the dog they took it in and fell in love with it. The girls would constantly fight over where the dog should sleep. However, one day the happiness of the girls came to an end...more
I remember my father reading the six book package we had (along with the little Madeline doll) to me when I was about six years old. I was surprised when reading "Madeline's Rescue" just how little I remembered about the story. I loved Madeline, because she was so unlike me. She was French, which a cool topic to talk about to students for a French unit of literature. She was an orphan, but Bemelmans wrote this into Madeline's story line in such a way that instead of feeling pity for her, the rea...more
I remember Madeline from my childhood. I used to read these picture books and watch the cartoon. I even had a paper doll book! Rereading these as an adult, they still give me the same sensation of wonder. Madeline is a truly beautiful series. Madeline's Rescue is about a brave dog that saves Madeline. The girls take the dog home and care for it as a pet.
The text in Madeline’s Rescue takes over narration in the form of easy, flowing lines that roll off the tongue. The story is easy to read and f...more
The text in Madeline’s Rescue takes over narration in the form of easy, flowing lines that roll off the tongue. The story is easy to read and f...more
At first glance, I found it interesting that the illustrations of this book were drawn with a limited color pallet, restricted to mainly yellows, blacks, whites, and the occasional browns and blues. The font is formal and the text is written in rhyming verse, which allows for the reader to establish a fun rhythm while reading. Surprisingly, I expected the story to be more on the serious side due to the color of the illustrations, however, after reading the story I found it to be a mixture of pla...more
Since a dog plays a major role, Sigourney had plenty of opportunities to practice her canine-related vocabulary - "puppy!" "doggie!" "woof woof!" and "rowrrrrrrr!" Bemelmans' drawings never fail to delight her. At 17 months, she's obviously much too young to comprehend Bemelmans' dark side, but it's there again, though expressed with a lighter touch than in "Madeline and the Bad Hat." Madeline's fall from a bridge provides the best example:
[Madeline] knew so well
How to frighten Ms. Clavel -
Until...more
[Madeline] knew so well
How to frighten Ms. Clavel -
Until...more
Madeline's Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans is a sequel to Madeline and tells of how Madeline is rescued from the river Seine by a courageous dog, Genevieve, who lives at the orphanage until the trustees eject it as being against the rules. A massive search for Genevieve ensues. Even if the dog is recovered, however, how will peace reign when there is not enough hound to go around?
The emotional story is short and told in rhyme. Some of the language is flowery and funny. The illustrations, which earned...more
The emotional story is short and told in rhyme. Some of the language is flowery and funny. The illustrations, which earned...more
Madeline's Rescue is definitely one of the most memorable and widely known of all books to have won the Caldecott Medal. The story details the way in which veritable wonderdog Genevieve rescues Madeline when the daring girl falls into a river, and then shows how Genevieve becomes loved by and accepted into the makeshift family of the "twelve little girls in two straight lines" at Miss Clavel's boarding school in France. When the school's major domo, Lord Cucuface, decides that even a brilliant...more
I was recently cleaning out my neighbour's garage when I found this book. As a child, I loved anything Madeline (movies, toys and, of course, books). If my parents ever wanted me to do anything they would say, "I bet Madeline would _____ (brush her teeth, clean her room, do the dishes, etc.)" I didn't really think of it until I found this, but I don't actually have any Madeline books of my own, which seems odd, all things considered. When I reread "Madeline's Rescue" I realized that it was actua...more
Madeline’s Rescue by Ludwig Bemelmans is a children’s picture book based upon the well-known 12 young girls that live with Miss Clavel in Paris and experience thrilling adventures and troubles. When looking into the illustrations I found it interesting that in this particular book as well as all other Madeline books that the color schemes are controlled. There is a lot of yellow that is used to emphasize the picture/background as a whole. I thought that was an interesting way to have recurring t...more
I have quite a bias about this book, because Madeline was one of my favorite childhood television programs and stories. This book brought back so many memories and I love the story and the characters all the same. The story about such headstrong girls and a lady like Miss Clavel is something that every little girl can look up to and Madeline is such a fun and loving story that really any child can enjoy. It is a different kind of story, especially since boarding schools and this setting is not s...more
Madeline's Rescue by Ludwid Bemelmans was one of my childhood favorites. It is all about a little girl named Madeline who lives in an orphanage and all the trouble she gets into. In this particular tale, she finds herself in the city of Paris with the other 11 girls in the orphanage when she is a dare devil and accidentally falls into the lake. She is stuck so many feet below and she cannot swim. Out of no where a dog comes in and saves her. The rest of the book consists of her trying to keep th...more
Summary:
Madeline is the story of a little girl who lives in an orphanage. She lives with eleven other girls and Miss Clavel. Madeline falls off a bridge into a river and is saved by a dog. The girls decide to take the dog home and name her Genevieve, even though it is against the rules. The owner of the orphanage comes and finds the dog and kicks her out. The girls were very distraught about this and as soon as he left they ran out of the house to find her. They were not able to find her that ni...more
Madeline is the story of a little girl who lives in an orphanage. She lives with eleven other girls and Miss Clavel. Madeline falls off a bridge into a river and is saved by a dog. The girls decide to take the dog home and name her Genevieve, even though it is against the rules. The owner of the orphanage comes and finds the dog and kicks her out. The girls were very distraught about this and as soon as he left they ran out of the house to find her. They were not able to find her that ni...more
Madeline's Rescue was an overall enjoyable book. I enjoyed the simplicity of the story and of the pictures, they went well with each other. The rhyming scheme was also great and helped the story to bounce along at an upbeat and engaging pace. The Madeline books are ones that I have always known are out there, but I never have read any of them before, I am glad that I finally made the decision to explore the world of Madeline. I think that it was good enough for me to want to read the other books...more
I actually don't like the pictures in this one quite as well as in the first Madeline, but this is the one that won the Caldecott. Some of the line drawings aren't as beautiful as the Parisian landscapes Bemelmans usually does, although the story (a dog rescues Madeline and then comes to live at the school) is just as charming. One "problem" I've noticed is the difficulty of identifying Madeline (in all his books) in pictures of the whole group--her hair does not always appear as red (because no...more
It is fun to look back on books that were childhood favorites, for me, looking back at this book was one of those times. As an adult I see the artwork as sloppy and unsatisfying, but as a child something must of intrigued me. I am unsure of what that would be, because the book is composed of little detail or color. Almost all the pages are in yellow and black and some of the drawings even look like scribbles. I am not impressed by this artwork looking back, however I still think the story is cut...more
Madeline's Rescue is about a little girl who goes to a boarding school in France. One day while her and her classmates were on a walk in the park she fell off a bring she was walking on into the river. Madeline would have died if a dog had not bit her shirt and dragged her to safety. Miss Clavel, the teacher, told the girls they were allowed to keep the dog, but the next day the board of trustees who fund the school can in for the annual pet inspection and found, Genevieve, the dog and threw her...more
I really liked the first Madeline book, but this sequel is even better. It won a 1954 Caldecott Honor award and rightly so, as it is an adorable rhyming story with great illustrations. In this volume, our hero Madeline falls into the Seine and is rescued by a dog, which the girls of the boarding school adopt and name Genevieve. When the trustees of the school, led by Lord Cucuface, see the dog, they cast her out into the street. As soon as they leave, the girls and Miss Clavel go in search of Ge...more
Personally i love the whole idea of the Madeline books and television series. Madeline's rescue is about an adventurous young girl, who goes on an excursion with her class. Unfortunately Madeline finds herself in the river and unable to swim. Luckily for Madeline a dog jumps into the river and saves her! Madeline has an instant connection with the dog who she names Genevieve. Genevieve and Madeline develop an amazing bond, Madeline's new friend follows her everywhere. The twelve girls adopt and...more
The Madeline series have proven to be a very popular children's series that follows a young girl named, Madeline, who lives in an orphanage in Paris. The orphanage in Paris is portrayed as a big family where everyone loves and cares about each other which can show children what family is and means. One day Madeline falls in the river and is rescued by a dog who they name Genevieve. The children and audience soon grow to like the dog with all of its personality and talents but once Genevieve is l...more
I was really excited to know that Madeline was in the Cldecott Awards! I remember when I was younger I would watch the TV shows of Madeline and I liked the way that Miss Clavel ran and how she knew there was trouble at night. Then there is Lord Cucuface, his name always made me giggle, when I read the book I started laughing just because of his name. Oh gosh this book just brings back good memories. I think I also had the cut out paper doll, where you would dress the doll up with the paper cloth...more
Madeline, is a fun story to tell to children. I enjoyed both the book and movie as a child. The Girls live in a boarding school in London, Madeline is the smallest and bravest out of all the girls. One night Miss Clavel woke up in the middle of the night with a bad feeling that something was not right. Madeline sat in her bed crying, Miss Clavel called the Doctor and they rushed her to the hospital to get her appendix removed. At the end of the book all of the other little girls wanted their app...more
Tags: French, orphans, Miss Clavel, rhyming text, Paris,dog,
Madeline is a French orphan who has many adventures. She falls into the river and is saved by a dog. Genevieve becomes a part of the family until the board of directors runs her off. After they leave the girls search for Genevieve, but no luck. Later that night Miss Clavel hears Genevieve and the dog is once more a part of the family. Illustrations are mostly black ink over yellow watercolor. Some pages of full scenes with many colors....more
Madeline is a French orphan who has many adventures. She falls into the river and is saved by a dog. Genevieve becomes a part of the family until the board of directors runs her off. After they leave the girls search for Genevieve, but no luck. Later that night Miss Clavel hears Genevieve and the dog is once more a part of the family. Illustrations are mostly black ink over yellow watercolor. Some pages of full scenes with many colors....more
Sep 17, 2012
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I grew up reading Madeline and I honestly forgot how good the books are. I enjoy the plot line of having Madeline and the dog Ms Genevieve make a bond over saving Madeline's life. The colors of the pictures are also great with the black, white, and yellow. I think this is a great picture book for children and it's no secret why it is a caldecott winner. It not only tells a great story, but it also shows kids how to cooperate with others and how to share. In the book Madeline and her friends figh...more
The reason I only rated this book three stars was mostly because of the way the rhymes were written. The rhythm seemed really off to me. I had a hard time reading it in my head, and had to stop and read it out loud at times, to make the rhythm flow. I used to love the Madeline books when I was younger, so this one brought back great memories. The illustrations are great and simple yet consistent. I like to catch little details, like seeing the dog hiding in one of the girls' beds towards the end...more
Jul 27, 2012
S. J.
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Parents and children
Recommended to S. by:
Sister
*Incomplete review-when re-read will complete*
Madeline was not my thing when I was young. My sister was more of the Madeline lover while I tended more to Dr. Seuss, Winnie the Pooh, and others. However, I have come to appreciate these books more as I've grown. The rhyming scheme that is so memorable yet sounds like dialogue and the wonderfully unique illustrations make all the books in the series stand out. This one in particular might even appeal to some boys at least partially.
I would suggest...more
Madeline was not my thing when I was young. My sister was more of the Madeline lover while I tended more to Dr. Seuss, Winnie the Pooh, and others. However, I have come to appreciate these books more as I've grown. The rhyming scheme that is so memorable yet sounds like dialogue and the wonderfully unique illustrations make all the books in the series stand out. This one in particular might even appeal to some boys at least partially.
I would suggest...more
The story is about an orphan who falls off a ledge into water and is saved by a dog, who then becomes a close friend to all the orphan girls. There are quite a few words in the book that are necessary for understanding what is happening. The images are very simply drawn and some of them are not clear what they are until the words describe what is happening. All of the pictures are in the same natural tones, making them not particularly bright or vivid. The images of the trees are also sort of ee...more
A cute story about a girl, Madeline who falls into the river and is saved by a stray dog, later to me named Genevieve. IT is about how all the girls fall in love with the dog, but the heads of the school say that dogs are not allowed and the girls must hide and take care of the dog. The way the girls care for the dog is so great.It was easier to relate to this book of the Madeline's because I too had a dog and could never imagine having my parents or anyone tell me that I couldn't have him anymo...more
This was a great book, I can totally see why it got the Caldecott award! I remember (vaguely) reading this as a child. My only non-positive comment on this book would be that it could be kind of scary for kids, because Madeline falls into the river and almost drowns before she is rescued by a dog (who then becomes Madeline's pet, Genevieve). So you'd definitely have to gauge the age and emotional maturity/stability of your class before reading it to them. Or warn them ahead of time and let them...more
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Ludwig Bemelmans was an Austrian author, an internationally known gourmet, and a writer and illustrator of children's books. He is most noted today for his Madeline books, six of which were published from 1939-1961. A seventh was discovered after his death and published posthumously in 1999.
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