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Madeline
Madeline at the White House
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.
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.
48 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2011
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John Bemelmans Marciano
33 books40 followersJohn 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.
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September 1, 2020
’In an old white house in Washington, D.C.,
Lived as lonely a girl as there can be.’
A little girl named Penelope who goes by the name of Candle, is very lonely as her parents are always off somewhere on White House business, and she is never allowed to leave the grounds. Lonely, that is, until Madeline and company arrive to keep her company for a little while. The “and company” include ten additional girls and a magic rabbit. Just in time for the White House Easter Celebration.
Every parent who grew up loving Madeline will be overjoyed to share the joy of reading Madeline, in this perfectly charming story for the youngest of readers, Madeline at the White House will be reissued as a board book this August for the youngest of readers.
Of note: the author is John Bemelmans Marciano, who is the grandson of the creator of “Madeline,” Ludwig Bemelmans, and it was his grandfather’s idea to have Madeline visit the White House, out of his friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy.
Published: 25 Aug 2020
Many thanks for the ARC provided by Viking Books for Young Readers / Penguin Publishing Group via Edelweiss
March 5, 2011
Well, I have to first say that I’m a Madeline fool. I loved the original book and a couple others from the time I was three or four. My father had to read them over & over & over & over at my bedtime. I loved the rhyming and the girls and especially Madeline. As an adult I added Mad About Madeline to my book collection, and gave it and other Madeline books as a gift, so I couldn’t resist reading this book.
The negative: The rhyming doesn’t always quite work, although most of the story has the reminiscent sing song quality. Except for the brief visit, I never stopped feeling sorry for the First Daughter. Madeline and the girls in line just weren’t quite as fun in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. as I find them to be in France. The American history and White House traditions and the appearance of Arlington Cemetery on the inside covers screamed Educate!!!
The positive: It was fun. I had fun reading a new book about Madeline and her lined up peers. There were times I found myself smiling big smiles. It’s a sweet story. Although, I did feel for the first daughter being an only child and being so sequestered.
The interesting: This was written by the original author’s grandson and in his background note at the end of the book, I learned a bit about the original author, and I loved that it was his idea to do a Madeline at the White House, and it was going to be written by Jacqueline Kennedy and be about Madeline’s visit to first daughter Caroline. Oh, I’d have eaten that up when I was a kid!
My expectations were not overly high and I felt only a smidgen of disappointment. I enjoyed this book and, even though I have mixed feelings about books such as this, I’m glad it was written.
The illustrations were uneven. Some were fabulous and some had an entirely different style of which I was not a fan. Overall, they more than did their job and showed off the story well.
3 ½ stars
The negative: The rhyming doesn’t always quite work, although most of the story has the reminiscent sing song quality. Except for the brief visit, I never stopped feeling sorry for the First Daughter. Madeline and the girls in line just weren’t quite as fun in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. as I find them to be in France. The American history and White House traditions and the appearance of Arlington Cemetery on the inside covers screamed Educate!!!
The positive: It was fun. I had fun reading a new book about Madeline and her lined up peers. There were times I found myself smiling big smiles. It’s a sweet story. Although, I did feel for the first daughter being an only child and being so sequestered.
The interesting: This was written by the original author’s grandson and in his background note at the end of the book, I learned a bit about the original author, and I loved that it was his idea to do a Madeline at the White House, and it was going to be written by Jacqueline Kennedy and be about Madeline’s visit to first daughter Caroline. Oh, I’d have eaten that up when I was a kid!
My expectations were not overly high and I felt only a smidgen of disappointment. I enjoyed this book and, even though I have mixed feelings about books such as this, I’m glad it was written.
The illustrations were uneven. Some were fabulous and some had an entirely different style of which I was not a fan. Overall, they more than did their job and showed off the story well.
3 ½ stars
February 26, 2018
I didn't realize that Jacqueline Kennedy had a part in the writing of this book! Apparently Marciano was friends with her and used her as a sounding board for a few ideas in the book. There's some great illustrations in here!
Ages: 4 - 8
Cleanliness: a girl seems a little bitter/upset at the beginning of the book. There is a magician who takes two girls out to see some sites in D.C.
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Ages: 4 - 8
Cleanliness: a girl seems a little bitter/upset at the beginning of the book. There is a magician who takes two girls out to see some sites in D.C.
**Like my reviews? I also have hundreds of detailed reports that I offer too. These reports give a complete break-down of everything in the book, so you'll know just how clean it is or isn't. I also have Clean Guides (downloadable PDFs) which enable you to clean up your book before reading it! Visit my website: The Book Radar.
October 27, 2025
This was a fun romp back into the world of Madeline. I like how the original author's descendent is continuing the series but it just doesn't feel as good as the originals for me. Still happy it exists, just doesn't feel quite the same.
June 4, 2020
I have tried to feel what I used to feel for the original Madeline stories, but I just can't.
I like the idea, which the original author apparently discussed with Jackie Kennedy, but this one just goes all over the place, with magical realism, or dream sequence, or whatever the heck it was thrown in.
The illustrations are fine. They look much like the original, but the story isn't all that interseting. Madeline and her classmates go to visit Candle the first daughter, and they participate in the Easter activities, then they have a magical dream sequence then they all go home. The end.
There just is no there, there.
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
I like the idea, which the original author apparently discussed with Jackie Kennedy, but this one just goes all over the place, with magical realism, or dream sequence, or whatever the heck it was thrown in.
The illustrations are fine. They look much like the original, but the story isn't all that interseting. Madeline and her classmates go to visit Candle the first daughter, and they participate in the Easter activities, then they have a magical dream sequence then they all go home. The end.
There just is no there, there.
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
April 23, 2018
A cute tour of the White House by Madeline and her classmates. This book is done by the original author's grandson, and he's quite a good copycat. The pictures were nice. The verse was pretty close. But the story just fell flat for me. I didn't feel that poor little Candle's problems were actually solved, and there was no life-and-death excitement like there is in the original books.
April 24, 2022
Madeline comes to America! This was another good addition to the series, and I love the fact that this was originally an idea Ludwig Bemelmans had and actually talked to Jaquline Kennedy about. It also includes the magician from the final Madeline book Ludwig Bemelmans wrote, and follows his illustration technique of full color for landscapes and two colors for all others.
March 14, 2011
As posted on Outside of a Dog...
In Madeline at the White House, John Bemelmans Marciano works off an idea his grandfather, the great Lugwig Bemelmans, had about sending the titular heroine to the white house to visit with the First Daughter. In this case, Madeline and all of Miss Clavel's girl come to visit Miss Penelope Randall, nicknamed Candle because of a shock of hair that sticks up, who was "as lonely a girl as there can be". She never gets to see her father, is the only girl at her White House school and has a Secret Service agent that "made sure she never left the grounds". If ever a girl needed Madeline, it's Candle. The girls hunt eggs and play games at the White House Easter celebration, and Madeline and Candle stay up all night together and have "a lark". Finally the girls must part, and Madeline and all Miss Clavel's girls return home.
Marciano doesn't have quite the touch his grandfather had. The rhymes don't always land, and the cadence wavers. But the art is still charming and warm, and Madeline's joy is infectious. The magical fantasy element introduced towards the end is beautifully illustrated, but feels mildly out of place. All in all, the text could have been neatened up, but this is a nice entry into the Madeline family of stories.
In Madeline at the White House, John Bemelmans Marciano works off an idea his grandfather, the great Lugwig Bemelmans, had about sending the titular heroine to the white house to visit with the First Daughter. In this case, Madeline and all of Miss Clavel's girl come to visit Miss Penelope Randall, nicknamed Candle because of a shock of hair that sticks up, who was "as lonely a girl as there can be". She never gets to see her father, is the only girl at her White House school and has a Secret Service agent that "made sure she never left the grounds". If ever a girl needed Madeline, it's Candle. The girls hunt eggs and play games at the White House Easter celebration, and Madeline and Candle stay up all night together and have "a lark". Finally the girls must part, and Madeline and all Miss Clavel's girls return home.
Marciano doesn't have quite the touch his grandfather had. The rhymes don't always land, and the cadence wavers. But the art is still charming and warm, and Madeline's joy is infectious. The magical fantasy element introduced towards the end is beautifully illustrated, but feels mildly out of place. All in all, the text could have been neatened up, but this is a nice entry into the Madeline family of stories.
October 26, 2011
Madeline at the White House by John Bemelmans Marciano began as a collaboration between Ludwig Bemelmans and Jacqueline Kennedy. Marciano decided to finish the book as he did with Madeline in America.
Miss Clavel and the girls are invited to the White House. The president has a daughter who is about the girls' age and is in need of friends and fun. Madeline and the others are sure to come through.
The girls arrive for the annual Easter Egg hunt and roll. They quickly make friends with Candle, the first daughter, and soon find themselves invited to stay over night.
It's a cute book done in the style of the original Madeline books with the same rhyming scheme. While it's a good edition to the Madeline series, it's not quite as tightly constructed.
Miss Clavel and the girls are invited to the White House. The president has a daughter who is about the girls' age and is in need of friends and fun. Madeline and the others are sure to come through.
The girls arrive for the annual Easter Egg hunt and roll. They quickly make friends with Candle, the first daughter, and soon find themselves invited to stay over night.
It's a cute book done in the style of the original Madeline books with the same rhyming scheme. While it's a good edition to the Madeline series, it's not quite as tightly constructed.
August 2, 2017
A few months back, I read "Madeline" by Ludwig Bemelmans, and was unable to enjoy it that much. Now, I've read "Madeline at the White House by John Bemelmans Marciano, and unfortunately, I was unable to find satisfaction in it. Again. It's just that I find it hard to enjoy these books despite liking the show. However, I would still like to commend the illustrations in this storybook. The illustrations were pretty and were worth commendable.
September 19, 2017
This was cute, but not as cute as the original Madeline stories!
July 28, 2019
I have read the original Madeline books with perfect rhymes, perfect illustration and perfect stories.
April 29, 2026
Read this knowing I am not reviewing the book, but rather leaving notes and asides to remind me of my readings year to year. Much has been lost in terms of childhood on, but perhaps today’s children can use the tools now available and be more vigorous in their record keeping.
This book was written by original creator Bemelman's grandson. I should add as an aside, that he never met his grandfather. Just a bit of trivia. While technically he can draw, his drawings, which ape his grandfather's style, lack a certain....freedom of the pen and paint that made the original books so charming. I've read all of the Madeline books now, including Bemelman's memoir and a biography and other things pertaining to his life in the world of hotels and bars.
One thing I would like to point out: in these “named city” books, there is always a section within the book that lists real sites in the city that were used in the illustrations. In this case, the White House and Washington, D.C. so you will see The Lincoln Memorial, the White House (natch,) Lincoln’s Bedroom and Arlington National Cemetery.
Now for the cringy part of what I have to say. Jacqueline Kennedy originally approached Ludwig Bemelman while her husband was President and asked him about “co-authoring a Madeline book,” (one guess who the co-author was,) where in Jackie’s mind Madeline would meet little Caroline and her pony, Macaroni, and all of their (my emphasis) adventures in the White House. When I was reading about this “plan” in one of the books about Bemelman I literally cringed thinking, “this is one more example of how aggressive she could be in seeking out what she wanted.” That sense of “entitlement” that we are all suffering through in these troubled days that I write.
When John Kennedy’s assassination took place, all thoughts about the book were put aside and Bemelman never followed through again on it. I might add “Thank God.” The grandson has pursued it, but now instead of Caroline, we are focused on a little girl called Miss Penelope Randall, nicknamed “Candle.” The Secret Service keeps her behind the spiked fence, she needs an appointment to see her father, she “has” (my emphasis) to go to school within the White House. Really? In reality, most White House children have gone to either Sidwell Friends, a well-heeled Quaker school or The National Cathedral School, St. Alban’s.
Miss-Nun Clavel brings her little charges all the way from Paris so they can play with Candle. They do the Easter Egg Hunt, they see a magic carpet of cherry blossoms, they stay up late playing records (Fabian? Fugazi?), playing cards, dressing up and telling scary stories. The girls must leave. ”Au Revoir, La Candle” Candle boo hoos. Maybe President Randall should ship little Candle off to the convent school a Paris.
This book was written by original creator Bemelman's grandson. I should add as an aside, that he never met his grandfather. Just a bit of trivia. While technically he can draw, his drawings, which ape his grandfather's style, lack a certain....freedom of the pen and paint that made the original books so charming. I've read all of the Madeline books now, including Bemelman's memoir and a biography and other things pertaining to his life in the world of hotels and bars.
One thing I would like to point out: in these “named city” books, there is always a section within the book that lists real sites in the city that were used in the illustrations. In this case, the White House and Washington, D.C. so you will see The Lincoln Memorial, the White House (natch,) Lincoln’s Bedroom and Arlington National Cemetery.
Now for the cringy part of what I have to say. Jacqueline Kennedy originally approached Ludwig Bemelman while her husband was President and asked him about “co-authoring a Madeline book,” (one guess who the co-author was,) where in Jackie’s mind Madeline would meet little Caroline and her pony, Macaroni, and all of their (my emphasis) adventures in the White House. When I was reading about this “plan” in one of the books about Bemelman I literally cringed thinking, “this is one more example of how aggressive she could be in seeking out what she wanted.” That sense of “entitlement” that we are all suffering through in these troubled days that I write.
When John Kennedy’s assassination took place, all thoughts about the book were put aside and Bemelman never followed through again on it. I might add “Thank God.” The grandson has pursued it, but now instead of Caroline, we are focused on a little girl called Miss Penelope Randall, nicknamed “Candle.” The Secret Service keeps her behind the spiked fence, she needs an appointment to see her father, she “has” (my emphasis) to go to school within the White House. Really? In reality, most White House children have gone to either Sidwell Friends, a well-heeled Quaker school or The National Cathedral School, St. Alban’s.
Miss-Nun Clavel brings her little charges all the way from Paris so they can play with Candle. They do the Easter Egg Hunt, they see a magic carpet of cherry blossoms, they stay up late playing records (Fabian? Fugazi?), playing cards, dressing up and telling scary stories. The girls must leave. ”Au Revoir, La Candle” Candle boo hoos. Maybe President Randall should ship little Candle off to the convent school a Paris.
July 8, 2023
Madeline may be the same adorable orphan we've met in days of yore, but this time she's written about (and drawn) by whom?
By John Bemelmans Marciano, a grandson of the original creator of the Madeline books, Ludwig Bemelmans.
WAIT A SEC., THOUGH
Rhyming couplets here sometimes make me think, "Clone of a clone." For instance:
Secret Service Agent Downs
Made sure she never left the grounds.
I NOTICE A CREDIBILITY PROBLEM, TOO
A new character in this book, "Candle," is the daughter of the American president. At one point she laments:
Outside my window the world looks pretty
But I never even seen the city.
As somebody who has lived in the metro Washington D.C. area for upwards of 30 years, I happen to know these fun facts:
* Each presidential term lasts for four years.
* And two presidential terms are the maximum.
Yet Candle, who looks to be about 10, has never visited the city? Something is terribly wrong. (Or else, perhaps, carelessly wrong.)
STILL, BEMELMANS JR. JR. SUCCEEDS.
He's taking us on a sentimental journey. And he delivers. At least he succeeds well enough. So FIVE STARS for this picture book.
By John Bemelmans Marciano, a grandson of the original creator of the Madeline books, Ludwig Bemelmans.
WAIT A SEC., THOUGH
Rhyming couplets here sometimes make me think, "Clone of a clone." For instance:
Secret Service Agent Downs
Made sure she never left the grounds.
I NOTICE A CREDIBILITY PROBLEM, TOO
A new character in this book, "Candle," is the daughter of the American president. At one point she laments:
Outside my window the world looks pretty
But I never even seen the city.
As somebody who has lived in the metro Washington D.C. area for upwards of 30 years, I happen to know these fun facts:
* Each presidential term lasts for four years.
* And two presidential terms are the maximum.
Yet Candle, who looks to be about 10, has never visited the city? Something is terribly wrong. (Or else, perhaps, carelessly wrong.)
STILL, BEMELMANS JR. JR. SUCCEEDS.
He's taking us on a sentimental journey. And he delivers. At least he succeeds well enough. So FIVE STARS for this picture book.
March 6, 2020
I read this as a digital eGalley and thus had to make myself consider it as a board book. As it was digital, I cannot comment on the size or quality. I think it would make an excellent little book to share with little ones I wouldn't hesitate to add it to our shelves. Our Madeline books reside in a hardcover Mad About Madeline and a Barnes & Noble Leatherbound of the same. I enjoy Madeline and I'm always impressed with the character of a classic children's book that becomes an element on its own. Continued by the family long after the original author is gone is precious and telling on its own. I feel that Madeline's legacy is continued well in this one.
I read this as a digital eGalley via Edelweiss.
I read this as a digital eGalley via Edelweiss.
March 26, 2022
To preface this: I am not a reader of Madeline books, other than the original. So there may be things here that I don't have a proper appreciation for.
That said, I have questions. Why is the little girl named Candle? And why is there a creepy rabbit magician (who may or may not be a man / genie?) who is able to hang out with the kids unattended? Why do the expressions on Madeline and Candle's faces look terrified when said rabbit magician whisks them away for a supposedly fun trip...? (Honestly, why use the magician trope at all, why not just have the girls explore DC during the day?).
I probably wouldn't get this one again, even when M is older. She kept asking me why the girls looked sad when they were being taken out the window by their "friend". Not a good look for a kids book.
That said, I have questions. Why is the little girl named Candle? And why is there a creepy rabbit magician (who may or may not be a man / genie?) who is able to hang out with the kids unattended? Why do the expressions on Madeline and Candle's faces look terrified when said rabbit magician whisks them away for a supposedly fun trip...? (Honestly, why use the magician trope at all, why not just have the girls explore DC during the day?).
I probably wouldn't get this one again, even when M is older. She kept asking me why the girls looked sad when they were being taken out the window by their "friend". Not a good look for a kids book.
February 6, 2021
I love Madeline. The stories are so French and charming, with just the right amount of mischief (enough to add interest, not so much that I find the protagonist a brat). I enjoy the idea of twelve little girls living together with a nun, in a Parisian house covered with vines. (This may work out better in theory than actual practice.)
I loved the backstory of this book. Apparently there was an early collaboration with Jackie Kennedy, though it never quite came to fruition.
Still, there were several forced rhymes in this (a pet peeve of mine). Also, what is going on with the rabbit/magician? Maybe I need more backstory there, but it struck me as a bit of deus ex machina.
I loved the backstory of this book. Apparently there was an early collaboration with Jackie Kennedy, though it never quite came to fruition.
Still, there were several forced rhymes in this (a pet peeve of mine). Also, what is going on with the rabbit/magician? Maybe I need more backstory there, but it struck me as a bit of deus ex machina.
October 22, 2020
Quick tale about a lonely girl at the White House who is visited by Madeline and her classmates in time for the Easter Egg roll. Many of the lines and some of the illustrations seem to be exact replicas from the original Madeline book.
The book is colorful and has the beloved Madeline character, but seems stilted and without the charm of the original.
Thanks to Edelweiss for the copy.
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The book is colorful and has the beloved Madeline character, but seems stilted and without the charm of the original.
Thanks to Edelweiss for the copy.
#MadelineAtTheWhiteHouse
#Edelweiss
#JohnBehelmansMarciano
October 13, 2022
I can tell you this, when you’re only familiar with the original book in a series and then return to the grandson writing a new book about sixty years later then some of the shifts in tone that you get are… a little dizzying. It’s kind of like stumbling across a Le Petit Nicolas book written by Goscinny and Sempé’s grandkids and finding out he’s got a wisecracking monkey as a sidekick now. Not bad in and of itself, and with a nicely lively style to the art, but more than a little baffling
April 22, 2024
This book was long overdue considering it’s backstory. What does this book a greater justice was that the author read this book to children at the White House Easter egg roll. It would be nice to hear what Caroline Kennedy thought of this book considering her mother, the late First Lady Jackie Kennedy, wanted John Bemelmans Marciano’s grandfather, Ludwig Bemelmans, to write this story with her daughter in mind. Sadly Bemelmans died before he could write the book.
November 3, 2017
Grade range: 2-5
Genre: Modern Fantasy
This book would be super great if you were doing a unit on Washington D.C. around Easter time. I really enjoyed the content of this book, but it being a Madeline book, it just wasn't the same not having Ludwig Bemelmans illustrate the book. But I would definitely use this in my classroom if the opportunity arose.
Genre: Modern Fantasy
This book would be super great if you were doing a unit on Washington D.C. around Easter time. I really enjoyed the content of this book, but it being a Madeline book, it just wasn't the same not having Ludwig Bemelmans illustrate the book. But I would definitely use this in my classroom if the opportunity arose.
October 4, 2024
My granddaughter loved the board book version of this book. The illustrations were very appealing - and they would hold her attention as I read. Because it is a picture book (primarily) I was surprised at how much she enjoyed it and went back to read it over and over again.
I may have to buy her a copy (we got ours from the library)
I may have to buy her a copy (we got ours from the library)
February 17, 2026
this is one of the better Madeline books not written by the original author. The rhyme and rhythm stay consistent and It’s fun for us because we used to live in the DC area so the sights are all familiar — BUT they are not to my son, who was 9mo old when we moved. He didn’t remember Madeline either 😱 so now I need to find the others we have and read those to him as well.
February 21, 2018
Madeline is always good for a story. A lively and spunky girl. However I love the background for this book. His granddaughter writes it in the end. It was a product of the author and Jacqueline Kennedy. From start to finish this book is amazing.
December 19, 2019
What a cute little read in the traditional cadence of the Madeline books. The girls travel from Paris to Washington D.C. to visit during the Easter Celebration.
I’m not familiar with the magician character, but he lends a bit of the fantastical.
I’m not familiar with the magician character, but he lends a bit of the fantastical.
April 24, 2020
Grade Level: Pre-K- 2nd
Genre: Low Fantasy
The revival of the Madeline series continues as the young girl from Paris goes on adventure to the United States. The story tells a mythical tale of Madeline and her new friend Candle. They quickly become close friends and don't want to part ways. The book is delightful and young children would love to hear this story. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with small children.
Genre: Low Fantasy
The revival of the Madeline series continues as the young girl from Paris goes on adventure to the United States. The story tells a mythical tale of Madeline and her new friend Candle. They quickly become close friends and don't want to part ways. The book is delightful and young children would love to hear this story. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone with small children.
December 2, 2020
I really like the idea of this book...Madeline and her friends visiting a the sad, lonely girl who lives in the white house. For me it simply lacks the magic of the original books. I do think this would be a fun seasonal book and has educational possibilities,
March 10, 2021
The rhymes bothered me. I also didn’t like that it starts with the girl in the White House and ends with Madeleine back in Paris without resolving her dilemma. I did like the back matter story of its creation though.
August 13, 2023
(E) 08.06.2023: per Sunday NY Times review of six authors working in the same work space, all now with prestigious awards; this author (apparently) is the only one who has not won awards but is listed as a "best selling author & illustrator" of this book and the "Klawde" series, but not all of that series is available locally...; 08.12.2023: a lonely President’s daughter entertains guests for the annual Easter Egg Roll; the story line was OK but more interesting was the “A background note to…” the book and “Places visited in the book…”. Compared to the other authors that work in the same space as this author, I can see how the other authors’ work is more appealing than this author’s work…he isn’t far off the mark, but still ‘off’, at least with this book written ages ago; 2011 hardcover via Madison County Public Library, Berea, 48 pgs., per GoodReads
June 26, 2017
I didn't realize this Madeline story was written by the grandson of the original. It was an okay story and followed the same rhyming techniques which my daughter enjoyed.
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