Based on Ludwig Bemelman's classic books, MADELINE stars a clever little redheaded girl whose capricious antics have won the hearts of children, parents and educators everywhere. She's captured millions of hearts and has been adored by every generation. First published in 1939, Madeline and all five of its sequels have become classics, spawning toys, games, CD-ROM software, dolls, and even a motion picture. What is it about this character that has endeared her to readers for more than 60 years? The answer is—attitude. Madeline has been described as charmingly impetuous, irrepressible, mischievous, and precocious. She may have been the smallest of the 12 little girls in two straight lines, but she certainly was the feistiest. Wearing their flat sailor hats and identical coats, Madeline's unnamed classmates all look alike except for their hair. But Madeline stands out, not because of the way she looks, but because unlike the other girls, she is utterly fearless.