Madeline and the Bad Hat
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$1994
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1956 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Madeline and the Bad Hat

Written by Ludwig Bemelmans

Part of the Madeline series

Madeline faces a new challenge: a troublesome neighbor. Can they find common ground?

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54 pages· 721 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD720L
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Bookroo's summary

In a vine-covered house in Paris, fearless Madeline meets her match in a new neighbor, Pepito, the ambassador's son. Their clash sparks a lively adventure. Can Madeline and Pepito overcome their differences and find friendship? Discover the charm and humor of this classic tale as Madeline navigates her latest challenge.

From the publisher

“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, 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. In this next adventure, Madeline has a new neighbor who she does not like so much. Can she and Pepito ever get along?

When the Spanish ambassador moves in next door, Madeline and the rest of the twelve little girls discover that his son is not the best neighbor.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
54
Words
721
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD720L
What readers & critics say

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4.0

We love the Madeline books, but this one is just fine. It's fun to see one of our favorite characters in new story, but this one isn't a read-over-and-over-again kind of book for us.

Lauren Hancock

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
11377
Publication
Published
March 8, 1960
First published
January 1, 1956
Publisher
Viking Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670446148

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