Madeline's as full of mischief as ever! When she falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. Genevieve accompanies Madeline everywhere--to music class, to school, and on her daily walk. But all is not well for Miss Clavel, since there's only one dog for twelve little girls. What can be done when there's just not enough...

Madeline at the ballet: Madeline dreams of being a prima ballerina and auditions for The Happy Swan, but everyone is chosen except her because she is too small. Madeline in New York: Madeline and her friends visit New York City where Madeline catches a home-run at a Yankee game, wins the Brooklyn Bridge, introduces french fries to the United States, and has a ticker tape parade thrown in her honor.

Madeline is offered a part in a movie with her favorite actress and a friendship develops between them in the most unexpected way (1st work). Madeline's country cousin Andre scores a big hit with her friends as he brings new life to both their failing garden and their failing efforts to win their big soccer match. Madeline teaches her shy cousin and doubting friends that where there's a will, there's a way (2nd work).