Sunshine

By Ludwig Bemelmans

A music teacher battles her landlord's eviction attempts with clever students and Christmas magic.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In bustling New York City, Miss Moore, an eccentric music teacher, faces eviction by her grumpy landlord, Mr. Sunshine. Determined to keep her apartment-turned-music school, she enlists her students' help to outsmart him. Amidst umbrellas and Christmas Eve magic, this whimsical tale unfolds with charm and humor. Will Miss Moore's cleverness and the spirit of the city be enough to save her school? Discover a unique view of New York through the eyes of Ludwig Bemelmans, filled with delightful surprises and the gentle touch reminiscent of Madeline.

From the publisher

First published in 1950, this classic picture book by the creator of Madeline tells the story of a music teacher and her crotchety landlord who will do anything for peace and quiet. Readers will meet Miss Moore, a sweet and eccentric older woman who moves into an apartment in New York City and, with the help of her students, outwits her landlord, Mr. Sunshine, when he tries to evict her after learning that she intends to run a music school in her apartment. Full of charm, umbrellas, and a little bit of Christmas Eve magic, Sunshine–as the 1950 publication states–is an enchanting tale with the “gentle touch of Madeline, as well as some thoroughly ridiculous situations. [It is] a unique guide to New York City, showing its landmarks as they could only be seen through the eyes of Ludwig Bemelmans.”Perfect for fans of the original Madeline series, Sunshine will delight children and their parents, as well as visitors to and inhabitants of New York City.

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