Madeline and Her Dog

Madeline

by John Bemelmans Marciano, Ludwig Bemelmans

Level 2. Madeline's puppy, Genevieve, is a very curious dog! 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! Madeline must give Genevieve a bath . . . funny moments follow! This easy-to-read book is written in rhyme, and there are full-color illustrations throughout in the same charming style as the original Madeline books.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Dogs, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

John Bemelmans Marciano carries on the legacy begun by his grandfather, Ludwig Bemelmans, author and illustrator of the Madeline books, with stunning watercolor artwork and playful, energetic storytelling.

Reviews

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

The star of this book is not Madeline, nor the other little girls who join her walking in two straight lines. The star is not even the grownup in charge, Miss Clavel.

No no, the star is Madeline's puppy, Genevieve.

Welcome to a gentle world that is supposed to be Paris. In 1939, most likely. For sure, 1939 is when the original Madeline books were published.

FIVE STARS for a bit of whimsy, a little lightness of heart,and beautifully playful illustrations.

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as leveled early readers go, this is engaging and fun to read. In a couple of spots the rhyming seems a bit like a stretch, but it is a good book to share with early readers. Students who have been exposed to Madeline in the classic picture books enjoy reading about her themselves.

[Seung Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was a good book for practicing reading with my son. However, the story was just average.

[Jc · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great rhyme and a great story of friendship.

[Villain E · Rating 3 out of 5]

Madeline's dog Genevieve gets dirty, then fights bath time. Some dog owners will relate. Told in rhyme.

[L.A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t normally bother rating Madeline books (I find them pretty mediocre), but this was a good “young reader” for my 6-year-old who likes Madeline.

[babyhippoface · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ludwig Bemelmans published his first Madeline book in 1939. Since then, she has become an unwavering icon of children's literature. With these new easy readers, Bemelmans' grandson John Bemelmans Marciano is appealing to younger readers. In Madeline and Her Dog the tiny Parisian leads her dog, Genevieve, around the city, then gives her a bath when she gets filthy. But Genevieve doesn't like being clean. She escapes and runs right out to the garden where she promptly digs a hole and rolls in it. Back to the bath for Genevieve--and Madeline, who was down in that hole wrestling to get her dog out.

The vocabulary of the rhymed verses is simple enough for new readers to tackle, especially with the aid of clues from the illustrations, which look pretty much just like Bemelmans' originals. There is nothing spectacular or new here, but children who have been treated to Madeline read-alouds may be eager to give these a try.

Review copy provided by Penguin. (Thanks, Sheila!)

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

We've read many of the books in the Madeline series by Ludwig Bemelmans and discovered that his grandson, John Bemelmans Marciano, kept the series alive.

This is an early reader story about Madeline's dog, Genevieve. The narrative is rhyming and short and is a good book for young children to learn to read. Despite the fact that it was a bit young for our girls, we enjoyed reading it together.

[Katharine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Early reader version of a Madeline story. Clumsy rhymes and not nearly as charming as the originals.