Madeline's Christmas Book (Paper)

It is Christmas Eve and everyone except Madeline is down with a nasty cold. Even the resident mouse is hunkered down! Madeline is in charge of cleaning and cooking and taking care of everyone. She hears a knock on the door and assumes it is Santa Claus.

Instead it is a mysterious merchant who sells 12 rugs to Madeline to warm the girls' cold feet in the morning. The rug merchant leaves and returns frozen stiff since he doesn't have his rugs to keep him warm. Kind Madeline takes him in, warms him up and Christmas magic ensues!

Come along on a fanciful magic carpet ride with Madeline and friends. This enchanting story is sure to become a holiday favorite! Madeline's Christmas was the last Madeline book written and illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans. This is the hardcover edition of the book.