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Madeline and the twelve other girls in a small Parisian neighborhood welcome the arrival of a new family. Among them is the Spanish ambassador’s son, whose behavior proves less than ideal. The book explores themes of curiosity, friendship, and the lessons learned when neighbors don’t always live up to expectations.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ludwig Bemelmans
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