Ludwig Bemelmans spent his first Christmas in America as an immigrant at Ellis Island. From then on, the creator of the beloved Madeline books retained a special fondness for the holiday. Collected here are several marvelous holiday pieces: Madeline in America, first published in McCall's magazine in 1955 and now presented with Ludwig's original drawings, rendered in glorious full color by John Marciano in his grandfather's style.It's a rip-roaring Texas adventure with all the elements that readers have come to love and expect from Miss Clavel and the 12 little girls in two straight lines... In this book we are also bringing back the wonderful Sunshine, Bemelmans' timeless and now timely! tale of a music teacher whose greedy landlord wants to evict her from her apartment on the eve of Christmas. The collection will also have pieces that Bemelmans did for other magazines, and a touching family reminiscence from his wife, daughter and grandson. Details, details - Author: Ludwig Bemelmans - Illustrator: John Bemelmans Marciano - Hardcover - 112 pages - Ages: 4-8 years Shipping info - Delivered lickety split in 5-7 business days