Books with title Springtime for Jeanne-Marie

It's Springtime in Jeanne-Marie's village, and Jeanne-Marie has two pets - a white duck named Madelon and the white sheep Patapon... But soon they are only two, for Madelon swims away down the river. Jeanne-Marie and Patapon look for her - their search follows the repetititve pattern little children love. And in the end Madelon introduces them to a new friend!