Ludwig Bemelmans (April 26, 1898 – October 1, 1962[1]) was an Austrian-born American writer and illustrator of children's books. He is known best for the Madeline picture books. Six were published since 1939.

Each Madeline story begins: "In an old house in Paris, that was covered with vines, lived twelve little girls in two straight lines... the smallest one was Madeline." The girls are cared for by Miss Clavel.

A beloved classic of mine. It's nice to share with a whole new generation. Maybe this is where my France obsession came from. probably a seed planted. 

“Madeline’s Rescue” is the most warm-hearted book out of all the “Madeline” series and it details the adventures of Madeline after she is rescued by a dog, which the dog eventually becomes apart of the family.