Madeline in London facts for kids
First edition (publ. Viking Press)
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| Author | Ludwig Bemelmans |
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| Series | Madeline (book series) |
| Genre | Picture book |
| Set in | London |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
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Published in English
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1961 |
| Pages | 56 |
| ISBN | 9780670446483 |
| OCLC | 469422 |
Madeline in London is a fun children's picture book written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans. It's part of the popular Madeline book series, which tells stories about a brave little girl named Madeline and her friends. This book was first shown in Holiday Magazine in August 1961. Later that same year, it was published as a full book by Viking Press.
What Happens in the Story?
In Madeline in London, Madeline and her classmates go on an exciting trip. Their teacher, Miss Clavel, takes them all the way to London, England!
Visiting a Special Friend
The main reason for their trip is to visit their good friend, Pepito. Pepito is the son of the Spanish Ambassador. He used to live next door to Madeline and her friends. However, Pepito and his family had to move to London. He was feeling quite sad about leaving his friends behind.
A Happy Surprise for Pepito
Madeline and her class decide to give Pepito a wonderful surprise. Their visit to London is meant to cheer him up. It's a heartwarming story about friendship and how much it means to see your friends, even when they live far away.
