Ludwig Bemelmans

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  • Bibliography:
    38 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    January 1934
  • Latest Book:
    October 2025
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Full Series List in Order

Madeline

Madeline (1939)
Madeline's Rescue (Apr-1953)
Madeline and the Gypsies (Oct-1959)
Madeline in London (Nov-1961)
Madeline and the Bad Hat (Aug-1977)
Madeline's Christmas (Nov-1985)
Madeline Book and Toy Box (Nov-1991)
Madeline Paper Dolls (Jun-1994)
Madeline in America (Nov-1999)
Mad about Madeline (Oct-2001)
Madeline Says Merci (Oct-2001)
Madeline Loves Animals (Oct-2005)
Madeline and the Cats of Rome (Sep-2008)
Madeline at the White House (Feb-2011)
Madeline and Her Dog (Sep-2011)

Book List in Order: 38 titles

  • Hansi

  • The Golden Basket

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    On a cobblestoned street in the ancient city of Bruges, a hotel with a golden basket on its roof admits a trio of weary travelers: a father and two little girls, Celeste and Melisande. The next morning, the sisters awake to the thrill of discovering ...

  • Madeline

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    Madeline

    “In an old house in Paris
    that was covered with vines
    lived twelve little girls
    in two straight lines
    the smallest one was Madeline.”
     
     
    Nothing frightens Madeline -- not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, ...

  • The Eye of God

  • Madeline's Rescue

    Madeline

    Winner of the Caldecott MedalWhen 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 ...

  • Madeline and the Gypsies

    Madeline

    “In an old house in Paris
    that was covered with vines
    lived twelve little girls
    in two straight lines
    the smallest one was Madeline.” 
     
     
    Nothing frightens Madeline -- not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courag...

  • Madeline in London

    Madeline

    “In an old house in Paris
    that was covered with vines
    lived twelve little girls
    in two straight lines
    the smallest one was Madeline.” 
     
     
    Nothing frightens Madeline -- not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courag...

  • Quito Express

  • Madeline and the Bad Hat

    Madeline

    “In an old house in Paris
    that was covered with vines
    lived twelve little girls
    in two straight lines
    the smallest one was Madeline.”
     
     
    Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. W...



  • Madeline's Christmas

    Madeline

    “In an old house in Paris
    that was covered with vines
    lived twelve little girls
    in two straight lines
    the smallest one was Madeline.” 
     
     
    Nothing frightens Madeline -- not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courag...

  • Tell Them It Was Wonderful

    This selection of Bemelmans's articles and fiction is arranged thematically and chronologically. Excerpts from his Hollywood novel, Dirty Eddy (out of print), may send readers to their public library to find the whole work. Bemel mans was essentially...

  • Madeline's House

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  • Madeline Book and Toy Box

    Madeline

    For over fifty years, the adventures of Madeline have delighted millions of readers. Now Puffin has created a very special paperback edition of Madeline, packaged in a bright box along with a Madleine doll....

  • Rosebud

    Tough Seattle cop Lt. Spencer Watley, killed in the line of duty, is reincarnated in the body of his former police dog to redeem himself not only by nabbing the cyber-crooks responsible, but also by helping a troubled teenager face physical and emoti...

  • Madeline Paper Dolls

    Madeline

    For everyone who loves paper dolls, here's an irresistible treat -- Madeline and Pepito, straight from the old house in Paris, with outfits for school, party time and play. Featuring two punch-out dolls and six pages of cut-out clothes and accessorie...

  • Madeline in America

    Madeline

    Featuring a brand new story, two delightful holiday tales, family reminiscences, and artwork selected from the family archives, the first new Madeline book in fifteen years brings to life the beloved red-headed heroine as she embarks on an amazing ad...

  • Mad about Madeline

    Madeline

    For over sixty years, Madeline's adventures have enthralled her ever-growing audience. This collection brings together all six of the Madeline books in one volume. Every well-loved word and picture is here, plus an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winn...

  • Madeline Says Merci

    Madeline

    Madeline learns her manners!

    Madeline loves adventure and is not afraid of mice. She loves winter, snow, and ice. And she also knows the secret to being polite is simply to be kind to others. With help from her friends -- Miss Clavel, the girl...

  • Madeline & the Bad Hat 4 PB/1 CD



  • Madeline in London 4 PB/1 CD

  • How to Travel Incognito

    Monsieur Le Comte de St Cucuface, a charismatic aristocrat fallen on hard times, slums his way around postwar France in elegant style, trading on his name and his exquisite manners. After a chance encounter on a train, he convinces a wide-eyed Ludwig...

  • Madeline Loves Animals

    Madeline

    Madelines says hello to a tiger, butterfly and even a mouse in this charming, boardbook edition!

    This charming, rhyming board book is just right for Madeline’s youngest fans. Each spread features Madeline with a different animal friend: brus...

  • When You Lunch With the Emperor

    Ludwig Bemelmans -- legendary bon vivant and raconteur, and author of the Madeline series as well as the surprise success of 2004, Hotel Bemelmans -- lived life like a character in a novel. Wherever Ludwig went and whatever he did -- letting Parisian...

  • Madeline and the Cats of Rome

    Madeline

    Madeline visits Rome!

    The Paris skies are gray, so Miss Clavel and the twelve little girls are leaving for brighter weather---spring in Rome. Rome has wonderful sights to see and delicious things to eat, but Madeline also finds an unexpected a...

  • Madeline at the White House

    Madeline

    Readers will see Washington, D.C., as never before, when Madeline takes a midnight sightseeing tour on a magic carpet of cherry blossoms. Invited to the White House by Candle, the president's lonely only daughter, for the annual Easter Egg hunt and r...

  • Madeline and Her Dog

    Madeline
    Young Readers: Level 2

    Level 2. Madeline's puppy, Genevieve, is a very curious dog! She always has her nose to the ground, looking for tasty treats. In this delightful story, she finds some yummy things to eat - in the trash and along the river. "Pee-yew!" Madeline must gi...

  • Madeline's Tea Party

    In this story Madeline hosts a fabulously dainty tea party. Her naughty friend Pepito makes an appearance as well, and havoc ensues! ...

  • Madeline and the Old House in Paris

    Madeline and her favorite companion in mischief, Pepito, embark on their wildest adventure yet. When ghostly moans lead them to the attic of the old house in Paris, they discover Felix de La Morte, who has lingered there for hundreds of years, waitin...

  • Ludwig Bemelmans' Favorite Stories

    Lavish illustrations, enchanting settings, and winsome storytelling abound in these three tales by Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of the classic Madeline books. Long out of print, these stories are now available in a single-volume treasury that promises t...



  • Sunshine

    A reissue of Ludwig Bemelmans’s enchanting picture book, which offers a unique view of New York City and will appeal to fans of his classic Madeline books.First published in 1950, this classic picture book by the creator of Madeline tells the s...

  • Love From Madeline

    In the same mini-hardcover format as Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar and Love from the Crayons comes another love-themed book starring one of our bestselling characters--Madeline.Madeline is ready to show the world what love means to her. From ...

  • Madeline's ABCs

    Come learn the ABC's with the bravest girl in the world, Madeline!Ludwig Bemelmans's beloved character Madeline is back, and here to teach a new audience the alphabet. She'll use examples of each letter from the classic Madeline book, so readers will...

  • Madeline's 123

    Learn your numbers and counting with the bravest girl in the world, Madeline!Ludwig Bemelmans's beloved character Madeline is back, and here to teach young readers how to count. Using familiar faces and settings from the classic and beloved Madeline ...

  • Madeline's Seasons

    Learn about the seasons with Ludwig Bemelmans's classic character, Madeline!Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, turn a page and you'll learn them all!Ludwig Bemelmans's beloved character Madeline is back with her friends to explore the seasons. Perfect...

  • Madeline Says Be Kind

    Share the gift of kindness with Madeline.Whether it's cleaning up, helping a friend when they fall, or lending a listening ear -- there are endless opportunities to show someone you care.Full of Madeline's classic charm, Madeline Says Be Kind is a pe...

  • On Board Noah's Ark

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  • To the One I Love

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    Best offer for that condition ............ 255 pages as unused ........... Minor scratches and minor tears at DJ with small tape but all in all VG ....... What you see is what you get ......... We have the biggest collection of signed books just visi...

  • The World of Bemelmans

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    Collection of witty travel stories include how he came from Austria to the USA to hunt Indians and ended up in the Army .War with the United States, Small Beer, The Donkey inside, I love you. I love you, I love you. The golden opportunity. The Paris ...

Award-Winning Books by Ludwig Bemelmans

Madeline
2010 Indies Choice Book Award -- Picture Bk Hall of Fame
Madeline's Rescue
1954 Caldecott Medal -- Picture Book


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Ludwig Bemelmans has published 38 books.

The next book by Ludwig Bemelmans, Madeline Says Be Kind, will be published in October 2025.

The first book by Ludwig Bemelmans, Hansi, was published in January 1934.

Yes. Ludwig Bemelmans has 1 series.
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