Madeline's Rescue - Ludwig Bemelmans

When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeleine'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. A Caldecott Medal Book. Full color. \nWinner of the Caldecott Medal \nIn an old house in Paris \n that was covered with vines \n lived twelve little girls \n in two straight lines \n the smallest one was Madeline. \n \n \n 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 \n \nWhen 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? \n \n 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. \n \n \n\n