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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1956 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Madeline's Christmas
Written by Ludwig Bemelmans
Part of the Madeline series
Madeline must save Christmas when everyone else falls ill in Paris.
32 pages· 379 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a vine-covered Parisian house, twelve little girls fall ill, leaving only Madeline healthy. As Christmas approaches, Madeline takes charge, caring for her friends and Miss Clavel. With the help of a magical merchant, she leads them on an enchanting journey, promising to lift their spirits and forget their ailments. Will Madeline's courage and a touch of magic be enough to save their holiday?
From the publisher
Everyone gets her Christmas wish when Madeline’s in charge!
Something is not right with the famous “twelve little girls in two straight lines.” All are sick in bed except brave Madeline, who must run the school, for even Miss Clavel is not feeling very well. But when Madeline finds help from a magical merchant, the girls embark on a Christmas journey that will surely make them forget their sniffles and sneezes.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 379
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD810L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
5.0
“We love Madeline, and we love having a special Madeline book that we only pull out around Christmastime! As far as plot goes, it's hard to compete with the original book, but we still find this book fun and festive.”
Lauren Hancock
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7283
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1985
- First published
- January 1, 1956
- Publisher
- Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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