About This Book
Ludwig Bemelmans' Caldecott Medal-winning 'Madeline's Rescue' continues the adventures of the spirited Madeline and her eleven schoolmates in Paris. When Madeline falls into the Seine River, a heroic stray dog saves her life. The girls adopt the dog, naming her Genevieve, and she quickly becomes a beloved, if sometimes contentious, member of their boarding school family. Their joy is threatened when their animal-hating landlord banishes Genevieve, leading to a poignant search and a triumphant return, culminating in a delightful surprise of eleven puppies. This classic picture book, known for its distinctive illustrations and charming rhyming verse, gently explores themes of bravery, kindness, belonging, and the joys and challenges of sharing.
A hound rescues a schoolgirl from the Seine, becomes a beloved school pet, is chased away by the trustees, and returns with a surprise.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What did Genevieve do that was brave? What is something brave you have done?
2
How did the girls show kindness to Genevieve? How can we show kindness to animals?
3
Why do you think the girls fought over Genevieve? How did they learn to share?
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What do you think it felt like for Genevieve when she was taken away? What about when she came back?
5
If you could have a pet at school, what kind would it be and why?
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