Madeline and the Gypsies facts for kids
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| Author | Ludwig Bemelmans |
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| Genre | children's picture book |
| Published | 1959 |
| Publisher | Viking Juvenile |
| Pages | 64 |
| ISBN | 0-670-44682-3 |
Madeline and the Gypsies is a popular children's picture book. It was written by Ludwig Bemelmans and features his famous character, Madeline. The book was first published in 1959 by Viking Press.
What Happens in the Story?
The adventure begins when Pepito, who is the son of the Spanish Ambassador, invites Madeline and her classmates to a special carnival. This carnival is run by a group of people often called Gypsies, who are also known as Romani people.
During the carnival, a sudden rainstorm causes a lot of confusion. In all the rush, Miss Clavel and the other girls accidentally lose sight of Madeline and Pepito. The two children are left behind on the Ferris wheel!
Madeline and Pepito then become guests of the Romani people. Soon, they even become part of the carnival's exciting shows themselves.
How the Story Was Adapted
The fun story of Madeline and the Gypsies has been used in other ways too.
- Some parts of this book were later used in another Madeline story. This happened in a book published after Ludwig Bemelmans passed away. It was called Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales.
- In 1966, a Czech-American animated film was made. It was titled Alice of Wonderland in Paris. This movie briefly showed parts of the Madeline and the Gypsies story. It was one of five short stories in the film.
- The book was also turned into a musical play in 2008. Barry Kornhauser wrote the script, and Michael Koerner created the music. This musical first opened at The Children's Theater Company in Minneapolis, MN.
