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Madeline Says Merci
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Product Description
n an old house in Paris that was covered with vines
Lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.
Day in, day out, they got along fine
They'd hardly ever shout or whine.
Madeline loves adventure and is not afraid of mice. She loves winter, snow, and ice. And she also knows the secret of being polite is simply to be kind to others. With help from her friends--Miss Clavel, the girls, and even Pepito-Madeline introduces basic ideas such as please and thank you, sharing, cleaning up, and so much more. With its charming illustrations and humorous verse, this new book is a must-have for Madeline fans of all ages.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #20094 in Books
- Published on: 2001-09-10
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 48 pages
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Learning some pleases and thank yous is virtually painless when that beloved redheaded Parisian, Madeline, is doing the teaching. John Bemelmans Marciano, grandson of Madeline creator Ludwig Bemelmans, pens a politeness how-to book, based on the characters and setting of the original Madeline. Divided into chapters headed "Hello," "Please and Thank You," "Kindness and Consideration," etc., the book-in-verse spells out appropriate actions in varying situations: If you do something you know is wrong
Marciano is witty in both word and picture, and young fans of Madeline will certainly get the message without feeling too much like Miss Clavel is shaking her finger at them. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
Such as going where you don't belong
Don't make it worse by telling lies;
Say you're sorry and apologize.
From School Library Journal
K-Gr 3-The spunky French schoolgirl has been transformed into a mini "Miss Manners" in this story by the grandson of Ludwig Bemelmans. As she wends her way through the streets of Paris, Madeline spreads a message of kindness and good behavior despite the occasional pillow fight and spilled juice. Is this the same child who dared to say, "Pooh-Pooh" to a tiger at the zoo? The pencil-and-gouache illustrations, reminiscent of the earlier books, suggest that that impish Parisian is still alive and well. While the rhyming text is a litany of all the ways to be very good, some of the verses are a bit awkward. However, the playful illustrations should draw a smile. This is not a new or particularly exciting adventure, but for those who wish to encourage a discussion of manners in a slightly humorous way, Madeline may be a helpful vehicle.
Carol Schene, Taunton Public Schools, MA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
John Marciano is Ludwig Bemelmans' grandson and the author of Bemelmans: The Life and Art of Madeline's Creator.
Customer Reviews
Great book for preschoolers
My 3-year-old daughter and I have enjoyed this book very much; she took it to preschool to share with her teachers and friends. The rhymes are fun and the the pictures are cute, illustrating examples of good manners as well as rude or risky behaviors and accidents. My daughter's favorite line is "Accidents happen without (intent or) warning; Madeline spilled her juice this morning." Although some pages are a bit wordy, one can easily skip to preferred lines and sections. With all the programs on American television that promote aggressive and irresponsible behavior (sadly, even Sesame Street is often too loud and frantic) this book is sweet and a welcome reminder that words and actions matter in relating to other children, adults, and pets. This Madeline book is a winner!
teaching manners
This book is useful for teaching basic manners to a young girl who loves the character Madeline. It is not a story in the traditional sense and if you are expecting a book in the vein of the classic five Madeline's you will be disappointed. On the up side it makes manners seem classy to the younger set.
Customer Satisfaction
We love all of Madeline books. They are very enjoyable to read, great stories, great illustrations and quite inspiring,
