One of my greatest pleasures as a parent, is sharing with my children the stories that I used to love as a child. Madeline, who is celebrating her 70th anniversary this year, was always one of my favorites and now Wyatt is enjoying the story of the little girl and her adventures.
The Madeline books tell the story of Miss Clavel and the 12 little girls she takes care of, the littlest of whom is the mischievous Madeline. Madeline’s daily adventures in late 1930s France show her with her friends in a Paris boarding school performing all their daily activities and the wild adventures they get into. Each storybook shows Madeline’s personality, which is one that includes bravery and kindness. She is truely a heroine and a great role model for children.
Kids Preferred was nice enough to send my family a copy of Madeline and a plush Genevieve to review. Wyatt and Blake have been fighting over Genevieve, who is precious, with her red ribbon and soft fur. Here is a picture of Wyatt reading Madeline, while snuggling with Genevieve. He won the puppy that night.LOL
Madeline has been a classic for so many years, because it is a great story! From the rhyming lines to the adorable illustrations, it is hard not to fall in love with Madeline and her friends. I love the honesty that goes into the stories, especially how all of Madeline’s friends wanted to be in hospital after visiting her. Other Madeline stories available are Madeline’s Rescue and Madeline in London.
If you are looking for some new holiday gift ideas, I would highly recommend a Madeline book and doll. I almost chose one of the Madeline dolls for my boys, just because they are so cute.LOL The plush we received was well made and is offered at a great price.Wyatt always loves getting new books and it is a gift you can feel great about giving.
Would your child love to snuggle with Madeline or Genevieve while hearing of their adventures? Kids Preferred has offered one lucky reader their choice of either the 70th Anniversary Madeline, Dressable Madeline, or the Madeline or Genevieve beanie from La Petite Tica.
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I love the 70th Anniversary Madeline. The dress is so pretty.
I also love the 70th ani doll
I would love the 70th Anniversary Doll if I won for my daughter.
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Liz would like the 70th Anniversary Madeline.
I would choose the Madeline Doll.
I would pick the dressable Madeline in her little blue school outfit.
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I’d pick the Dressable Madeline in her classic outfit.
Would love the dressable Madeline!
The dressable Madeline for my little girl. Thanks for the chance.
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I like the “70th Anniversary Madeline Doll”.
definitely the doll
I would choose the 70th Anniversary doll. Thanks!
I would choose the 70th Anniversary Madeline Doll if I won; the dress is so cute!
We’d love the Genevieve beanie too!
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I love the 70th Anniversary Madeline
I would choose the cute dressable Madeline doll.
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I would choose the dressable Madeline ~ I love her in her yellow hat…
I would pick the 70th Anniversary Madeline Doll ! Thanks!
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I like the 70th Anniversary Madeline Doll.
I’m having a terrible time choosing between the Dressable Madeline and the 70th Anniversary Madeline…. hmmmm….
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Love the 70th anniversary doll :)
I would want the 70th Anniversary Madeline doll.
We would love to have the Madeline Doll in the Signature Blue School Outfit.
Thank you so much for the chance to win.
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I would choose the 70th Anniversary Madeline
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I really like the 70th Anniversary Madline doll. Just gorgeous! And it would make a great Xmas gift for any young girl…especially my little one! Thanks for the giveaway.
70th Anniversary Madeline would be PERFECT for my lil cousin Madeline! :)
I would choose the 70th Anniversary Madeline, thanks!
I would like to give my granddaughter the 70th Anniversary Madeline.
I would choose the Dressable Madeline,
I would get the Madeline Doll
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My daughter would love the dressable Madeline doll.
I would like the Madeline Doll for my niece
Dressable Madeline please. I’d like to pass on the Madeline madness! Such fun reading her stories as a young girl.
I would choose the 70th anniversary madeline doll. Thank you