Madeline and the Cats of Rome Hardcover – Picture Book, September 4, 2008

The story was fun.

I was asked to read to a first grade class which consisted of 20 six year old boys & girls.I had lived in Rome for several years, consequently the John Bemelmans Marciano book "Madeline And The Cats of Rome" appealed to me. It is a very well put together work with wonderful art work which is true to the city.The children loved it and had many questions and opinions about the city and the cats.They all seemed to thoroughly enjoy the tale and wanted to talk about it, after the reading.For me, it was a very rewarding experience to see the children enjoying themselves being transported to a beautiful place with an exciting story about other children and the famous cats of Rome.I give it an AAA + Sincerely, John Ryckman, San Francisco, Ca.

The book arrived in close to perfect condition!

Interesting plot. Good rhyming scheme

Cute. We love almost every Madeline story we’ve found. With the exception of “Madeline says Merci”.

I assumed the cats would be those in the ruins - they even sell T-shirts there - but instead they were in a house. Good story, writing certainly matched the originals books for style and wit, and the drawings are charming!

My granddaughter liked the original one better.

Love it!