John Bemelmans Marciano

The orphan Madeline catches a thief and makes a friend in Rome.

Madeline and the Cats of Rome

"As Marciano is descended from Ludwig Bemelmans, so might Alexander Baddenfield be descended from Madeline's nemesis-turned-friend Pepito 'The Bad Hat.'"* Alexander Baddenfield is a horrible boy—a really horrible boy—who is the last in a long line of lying, thieving scoundrels. One day, Alexander has an astonishing idea. Why not transplant the nine lives from his cat into himself? Suddenly, Alexander has lives to spare, and goes about using them up, attempting the most outrageous feats he can imagine. Only when his lives start running out, and he is left with only one just like everyone else, does he realize how reckless he has been. With its wickedly funny story and equally clever illustrations, this is dark humor at its most delicious. *Review from School LIbrary Journal

The Nine Lives of Alexander Baddenfield

Madeline and the other orphans of the vine-covered house in Paris spend Easter at the White House visiting with the President's daughter.

Madeline at the White House

"In an ancient town famous for its witches, the Janara are causing trouble with their nightly mischief, and it is up to the Twins and their friends to find a way to stop them"--

Mischief Season

The system of measurement for most of the world is the metric system, and for a time in the 1970s the United States appeared ready to switch from American standard measurement. The reasons it never happened get to the root of who we think we are, just as American measurements are woven into the ways we think. John Marciano chronicles the origins of measurement systems, the kaleidoscopic array of standards throughout Europe and the thirteen American colonies, the combination of intellect and circumstance that resulted in the metric system's creation in France in the wake of the French Revolution, and America's stubborn adherence to the hybrid United States Customary System ever since. As much as Whatever Happened to the Metric System? is a tale of quarters and tenths, it is a human drama, replete with great inventors, visionary presidents, obsessive activists, and science-loving technocrats. Anyone who reads this inquisitive, engaging story will never read Robert Frost's line "miles to go before I sleep" or eat a foot-long sub again without wondering, Whatever happened to the metric system?

How America Kept Its Feet

Whatever Happened to the Metric System?

Bestselling and beloved Madeline visits the Oval Office! Readers will see Washington, D.C., as never before, when Madeline takes a midnight sightseeing tour on a magic carpet of cherry blossoms. Invited to the White House by Candle, the president's lonely only daughter, for the annual Easter Egg hunt and roll, Madeline and the other little girls have a rollicking good time, and introduce Candle to the joys of occasionally breaking the rules. With a bouncy read-aloud text and gorgeous watercolor pictures, Madeline at the White House is in the best tradition of the beloved Madeline books.

'From an old house in Paris that was covered in vines left twelve little girls in two straight lines...' It's chilly in Paris, so Miss Clavel and her pupils travel to Rome to experience the sun, the sights and the Sistine Chapel. But when a thief snatches Miss Clavel's camera, Madeline takes up the chase, and ends up discovering more than she bargained for| The indomitable Madeline continues to charm and enthrall her audience in this brand new story, written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans' grandson.

Madeline and the Old House in Paris

Ludwig Bemelmans

Neiman-Marcus

Stanley Marcus

Madeline, her friends and Miss Clavel visit Texas at Christmas time. They see the sights of Texas, ride horseback, and visit the "world's greatest store."

Madeline in Texas

Madeline of Paris continues her adventures in this story of manners-now in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line. Madeline is hosting a fabulously dainty tea party. The girls are neatly dressed and on time. Then her naughty friend Pepito arrives late, and havoc ensues! A good friend like Madeline helps Pepito realize the power of an apology--a great conversation started for children. This easy-to-read book is written in rhyme, and there are full-color illustrations throughout in the same charming style as the classic Madeline books. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Madeline's Tea Party

Kids will love to accompany Madeline, as she takes the time to pay friendly visits to each of her animal pals, both in and around her house.

Madeline Loves Animals

Madeline, Miss Clavel, Pepito, and friends introduce basic manners.

The Always be Polite Book

Madeline Says Merci

Madeline of Paris continues her adventures--this time with her puppy! Now in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line. Madeline's dog, Genevieve, is very curious! She always has her nose to the ground, looking for tasty treats.In this delightful story, she finds some yummy things to eat--in the trash and along the river! Pee-yew! Time to give Genevieve a bath! This easy-to-read book is written in rhyme, and there are full-color illustrations throughout in the same charming style as the classic Madeline books. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

Madeline and Her Dog

In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines . . . Plus, one very unhappy ghost! Madeline's next-door neighbour, Pepito, returns in this lively romp as the two friends set out to find the source of mysterious, ghostly groans in the night. Feisty and fearless as ever, Madeline just says 'pooh-pooh,' and her many fans will cheer with delight in sharing her newest adventure.

John Bemelmans Marciano

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