Madeline

The smallest of twelve little girls living in a Paris house under Miss Clavel's care, one fearless girl isn't scared of tigers or mice — until one frightening night changes everything.

For the small kid who's somehow the boldest one in the room, Madeline is the tiny heroine who never backs down.

• Big idea: Being the smallest doesn't mean being the most afraid — courage isn't about size.
• Vibes: Charming, rhyming, gently old-fashioned, with a little shiver of nighttime suspense.

• love rhyming, sing-song text
• enjoy stories about brave little characters
• respond well to a cozy, orderly routine like two straight lines
• are drawn to whimsical illustrations of a faraway city

• Character: What makes Madeline different from the other eleven girls in the house?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Miss Clavel feels when she takes care of all twelve girls?
• Imagination: If you lived in an old house in Paris, what would your room look like?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever felt brave even when something seemed a little scary?
• Story details: Why do you think Madeline isn't afraid of tigers or mice?