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Ludwig Bemelmans

1 series 7 books in order

Ludwig Bemelmans was a German American author, an internationally known gourmet, and a writer and illustrator of children's books. He is most famous today for the series of Madeline books, which he authored between 1939 and 1999.

Born
1898
Known for
Madeline

Series by Ludwig Bemelmans

Madeline

7 books in order · 1939–1961

  1. Cover of Madeline

    Madeline

    1939 · Ludwig Bemelmans

    Nothing frightens Madeline, not tigers, not even mice. With an endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and whimsical drawings of Paris, the…

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  2. Cover of Madeline's Rescue

    Madeline's Rescue

    1953 · Ludwig Bemelmans

    A hound rescues a schoolgirl from the Seine and becomes a beloved school pet, but is chased away by the trustees. The hound later returns, bringing a…

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  3. Cover of Madeline and the Bad Hat

    Madeline and the Bad Hat

    1956 · Ludwig Bemelmans

    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.

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  4. Cover of Madeline's Christmas

    Madeline's Christmas

    Year unknown · Ludwig Bemelmans

    In this book by Ludwig Bemelmans, everyone else at the school falls sick in bed with a cold on Christmas Eve, leaving Madeline to run the school by…

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  5. Cover of Madeline and the Gypsies

    Madeline and the Gypsies

    1959 · Ludwig Bemelmans

    Pepito, son of the Spanish Ambassador, and Madeline, rescued by gypsies during a storm, travel and perform together with their wandering friends…

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  6. Madeline in London

    1961 · Ludwig Bemelmans

    Madeline in London is a children's picture book written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans. The story features the character Madeline, who is known…

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  7. Cover of Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales

    Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales

    Year unknown · Ludwig Bemelmans

    Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales is a 1999 book by Ludwig Bemelmans. It is book 7 of the series Madeline.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Ludwig Bemelmans written?

We list 7 books by Ludwig Bemelmans across 1 series, published between 1939–1961 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Ludwig Bemelmans's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Madeline.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Ludwig Bemelmans's books?

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