Happy 70th Anniversary Madeline Review & Giveaway
Even though I have 3 boys, I am familiar with Madeline and think she is adorable. Thanks to Kids Preferred, I had the opportunity to review both the Original Madeline in hardcover, as well as the 70th Anniversary Madeline Doll. Do you know who Madeline is? Madeline is the youngest of a group of 12 little girls, whose education is overseen by Miss Clavel at a Paris Boarding School. The story takes place in late 1930s France, where Madeline and her friends enjoy breaking bread, brushing their teeth, going for walks in 1 or 2 straight lines, and then, inevitably, falling into a fun adventure!
Madeline is the precocious redheaded schoolgirl who is the main character of Ludwig Bemelman’s beloved children store, Madeline. Kids Preferred is a leading plush manufacturer and is celebrating the milestone anniversary with plush Madeline characters and plush Genevieve characters (Madeline’s trusty pooch). The 70th Anniversary Madeline Doll won the Fall 2009 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval and is perfect for children ages 3 and up. Madeline is packaged in a see-through can bag with a pink rope handle. This limited edition collector’s doll is dressed in a deft blue dress adorned with famous Parisian locales from the original book and is trimmed with lace and blue accents. Her beautiful red hair is tied on the side with a satiny blue bow. Madeline stands 13.5″ tall. Madeline retails for $30 and you can purchase her and other Madeline products at La Petite Tica!
We actually gave the Madeline doll we received to a friend of ours who lives out of town. The family has a little girl and she was so excited when she received the doll! She’s been carrying it around the house with her everywhere she goes! She just can’t put it down. And of course the book to go along with it makes the experience that much more real and fun! The family did not feel comfortable putting a picture of their daughter with the doll on the site, but were very thankful for such a wonderful gift!
In celebration of Madeline’s 70th Anniversary, 1 lucky reader on The Mommy-Files will win a 70th Anniversary Madeline Plush Doll!!!
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I received a 70th Anniversary Madeline and the Hardcovered Book “Madeline” from Kids Preferred to review for this post. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.
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I’ve always loved the Madeline books and can’t wait to now share them with my daughter.
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I watched madeline as a kid myself, and my daughter loves her now! I love how madeline is french, like my mom!
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I love the stories of Madeline, and the artwork from around Paris. So fun.
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I love Madeline’s Adventures! I have a niece named Madeline. I’d love to win this for her. What a treat. Thanks for the giveaway!
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i love that Madeline teaches that education is fun and that life can be an adventure. thanks! clallen at ntin dot net
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I think it was that those twelve little girls were in a boarding school and looked like they were having so much fun. I sometimes wished I had gone to an all girl’s boarding school too, especially when the boys were teasing me and pulling my braids at school.
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I like that Madeline is still around – I remember reading it as a child!
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I always loved the sweet relationship this group of girls had for each other!
Madeleine has a wonderfully independant personality.
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Madeline is such a free spirit,reminds me of my little niece Delilah.
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I grew up with all the wonderful stories of Madeline. I loved the books and remember sitting on the couch with my mom reading these. No better memory than that! Thank you!
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I liked the Madeline cartoon that came on in the early/mid-90s. The songs were very cute, and the characters were so sweet and adorable.
Love that she’s in Paris:)
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the her personality……………….
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I love how spunky Madeline is.
What I like most about Madeline is that she’s always stayed sweet.
So many of the dolls sold today look wayyyyyy too adult. She’s cute and innocent and fun; just like a doll should be!
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What I love most about Madeline – her delightful smile.
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