It features stories previously published in other publications, with artwork by Ludwig Bemelmans' grandson, John Bemelmans-Marciano.

In the main tale, Madeline's great-grandfather dies, and he ends up leaving her a fairly large inheritance.

Madeline and her classmates, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Clavel, go to America and have a wonderful vacation.

It just so turns out that, much to Madeline's regret, she cannot claim the inheritance her great-grandfather left for her until she is an adult.

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