Madeline and the Bad Hat is an illustrated children's novel by Ludwig Bemelmans

Ludwig Bemelmans

Ludwig Bemelmans was an Austrian author, an internationally known gourmet, and a writer and illustrator of children's books. He is most noted today for his Madeline books, six of which were published from 1939-1961...

 featuring the popular children's character Madeline

Madeline

Madeline is a children's book series written by Ludwig Bemelmans, an Austrian author. The books have been adapted into numerous formats, spawning telefilms, television series and a live action feature film...

. First published by Viking Press

Viking Press

Viking Press is an American publishing company owned by the Penguin Group, which has owned the company since 1975. It was founded in New York City on March 1, 1925, by Harold K. Guinzburg and George S. Oppenheim...

 in 1956.

The story begins when the Spanish Ambassador moves in next door. His son, Pepito, is not a good boy. Madeline dubs him a 'bad hat'. The book is controversial due to the cruel nature of Pepito's mischief. After he suffers from his own actions, Pepito reforms himself. Pepito is also a main character in the stories Madeline in London

Madeline in London

Madeline in London is an illustrated children's novel by Ludwig Bemelmans. It features popular children's character Madeline. First published in 1961....

and Madeline and the Gypsies

Madeline and the Gypsies

Madeline and the Gypsies is an illustrated children's novel by Ludwig Bemelmans. It features popular children's character Madeline. First Published in 1959 by Viking Press...

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Sources

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