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A spirited, rhyming adventure that captures the universal childhood fantasy of running away to join the circus. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Madeline and the gypsies.
- enchanting
- chaotic
- joyful
- cozy
- 01
Madeline's Christmas
Ludwig Bemelmans · 2002
A rhythmic, festive delight where a capable young heroine brings holiday magic to a sick household.
- 02
Madeline in London
Ludwig Bemelmans · 1961
A bustling, rhyming romp across the pond filled with gentle mischief and the warmth of reunited friends.
- 03
Dance the flamenco
Elaine Epstein
A warm, rhythmic exploration of trading a nomadic, music-filled life for the quiet challenges of finding a permanent home.
- 04
Kay Thompson's Eloise
Kay Thompson
A breathless, chaotic romp through a luxury hotel guided by a delightfully unsupervised six-year-old.
- 05
Madlenka
Peter Sís
A whimsical stroll around a city block that magically expands into a joyous, intricately illustrated journey around the globe.
- 06
The complete adventures of Curious George
Margret Rey
A joyful celebration of innocent mischief and the comforting certainty that no matter how much trouble you cause, you are still loved.
- 07
Mirette on the high wire
Emily Arnold McCully
A breathtaking, atmospheric tale of finding your balance and lending courage to those who have lost theirs.
- 08
Claudia and the new girl
Ann M. Martin
A cozy, relatable exploration of the tug-of-war between exploring a new passion and staying true to your oldest friends.
- 09
Around the World in 80 Days
Jules Verne
A delightfully frantic race against the clock that trades rigid routine for the chaotic wonders of a shrinking globe.
- 10
Curious George
H. A. Rey · 1941
A joyful, chaotic romp through a world where innocent mischief is always met with gentle forgiveness.
- 11
Brave Irene
William Steig
A fiercely determined battle against a howling, personified winter storm that ends in the ultimate cozy triumph.
- 12
The Runaway Bunny
Margaret Wise Brown · 2006
A gentle, rhythmic lullaby of a story that wraps the reader in the warm, inescapable embrace of unconditional love.
