Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) is a painter, illustrator, and writer for both children and adults. He is best known for
Madeline, a seminal picture book in children’s literature and Caldecott Honor book. He wrote six
Madeline books altogether, including the Caldecott Medal winning
Madeline’s Rescue. Ludwig Bemelmans’ grandson, John Bemelmans Marciano, carries on his grandfather’s legacy and has written and illustrated four books about Madeline of his own, including
Madeline and the Old House in Paris and
Madeline at the White House.