
Book
Madeline Says Merci
The Always-be-polite Book
John Bemelmans Marciano
Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · September 10, 2001
Reading lane: Manners & Etiquette
Madeline learns her manners!
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Manners, Made Playful
A lighthearted Madeline book makes everyday kindness and good manners feel inviting.
Come here for
- A playful take on please, thank you, sharing, and tidying up
- Madeline’s familiar spirit of adventure
Expect
- Humorous verse and charming illustrations
- Simple reminders that politeness begins with kindness
Book Details
- Authors
- John Bemelmans Marciano
- Publisher
- Penguin Young Readers Group
- Published
- September 10, 2001
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Manners & Etiquette · Values & Virtues
- Reading lane
- Manners & Etiquette
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Publisher Categories
Stories Set in Europe
Big Feelings
Manners & Etiquette
About This Book
Madeline learns her manners! Madeline loves adventure and is not afraid of mice. She loves winter, snow, and ice. And she also knows the secret to being polite is simply to be kind to others. With help from her friends—Miss Clavel, the girls, and even Pepito—Madeline introduces basic ideas such as please and thank you, sharing, cleaning up, and so much more. With charming illustrations and humorous verse, this new book will be treasured by Madeline fans of all ages.
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