Madeline

Madeline is a cartoon about a spunky little girl who lives in Paris. She stays at a school for girls with 11 other students. Her teacher is a kind woman named Miss Clavel. The show is based on books written by Ludwig Bemelmans in the 1930s.

Madeline's World

Madeline lives in an old house in Paris covered with vines. She and the other 11 girls walk in two straight lines wherever they go. The smallest one is Madeline, but she is also the bravest. She has bright red hair and wears a yellow hat and blue coat. Her dog is named Genevieve.

Fun Adventures

In each episode, Madeline gets into an exciting adventure. She might visit a famous Paris building like the Eiffel Tower. Sometimes she solves a mystery or helps a friend in need. The show teaches kids about France and its culture. Every story starts with the same poem about the old house in Paris.

Fun Facts

• The first Madeline book came out in 1939, more than 80 years ago.
• Madeline has been made into movies, cartoons, and even a musical play.
• The real house that inspired Madeline's school is in Paris, France.

Did You Know?

Ludwig Bemelmans got the idea for Madeline while he was in the hospital and saw a brave little girl down the hall.