Synopses & Reviews
"As Marciano is descended from Ludwig Bemelmans, so might Alexander Baddenfield be descended from Madeline's nemesis-turned-friend Pepito 'The Bad Hat.'"*
Alexander Baddenfield is a horrible boyand#151;a really horrible boyand#151;who is the last in a long line of lying, thieving scoundrels. and#160;One day, Alexander has an astonishing idea. and#160;Why not transplant the nine lives from his cat into himself? and#160;Suddenly, Alexander has lives to spare, and goes about using them up, attempting the most outrageous feats he can imagine. and#160;Only when his lives start running out, and he is left with only one just like everyone else, does he realize how reckless he has been.
With its wickedly funny story and equally clever illustrations, this is dark humor at its most delicious.
*Review from School LIbrary Journal
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Praise for
Theand#160;9 Lives of Alexander Baddenfield
"Deliciously wicked"and#8212;Booklist
"Fun for a sophisticated reader, with puns, anagrams, and good-natured satirical potshots"and#8212;The Horn Book
and#8220;Thereand#8217;s devilish humor to be foundand#8230;and#8221;--Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Madelines says hello to a tiger, butterfly and even a mouse in this charming, boardbook edition This charming, rhyming board book is just right for Madeline's youngest fans. Each spread features Madeline with a different animal friend: brushing her teeth with an adorable mouse (with whom she shares her house), scattering breadcrumbs everywhere for the birds in the square, stopping to greet the cats on the street, and more. John Bemelmans Marciano, grandson of Madeline's creator, Ludwig Bemelmans, shares his grandfather's flair for lively verse and vivid artwork.
Synopsis
This charming, rhyming board book is just right for Madeline’s youngest fans. Each spread features Madeline with a different animal friend: brushing her teeth with an adorable mouse (with whom she shares her house), scattering breadcrumbs everywhere for the birds in the square, stopping to greet the cats on the street, and more. John Bemelmans Marciano, grandson of Madeline’s creator, Ludwig Bemelmans, shares his grandfather’s flair for lively verse and vivid artwork.
About the Author
John lives in Brooklyn, where he shares an art studio with Sergo Ruzzier, Brian Floca, and Sophie Blackall. and#160; Sophie Blackall is also a New York Times best-selling illustrator. She is originally from Australia and has illustrated over 25 books for children. Her books Include the Ivy and Bean series, as well as BIG RED LOLLIPOP, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Sophie also lives in Brooklyn, where she also shares an art studio with Sergio Ruzzier and Brian Floca. She sits close enough to John Bemelmans Marciano to throw her eraser at him, but she hardly ever does.