Review
“Like all great children’s classics Mary Poppins is frightening and sad as well as magic and very funny.”
The Observer
“Absolutely alive, and aglint with magic.”
Walter de la Mare
Product Description
The first in the famous series about the best known nanny in children’s literature. Mary Poppins comes to the Banks’ household like a breath of fresh air (literally).
Magical and timeless storytelling.
From the Back Cover
'Collins Modern Classics'
Jane and Michael didn’t like their old nanny, and they’re not sure they’re going to like Mary Poppins either – she looks a bit like a wooden Dutch doll! But they change their minds when they see Mary Poppins slide 'up' the banisters – and then unpack several very exciting things from an empty carpet-bag.
Now they’re just worried that she will leave them – because she’s only promised to stay until the wind changes…
About the Author
P.L. Travers was born in Queensland, Australia. She was brought up in the deep country, simply, but traditionally. She began her writing career in Australia, publishing many poems, then came to England and wrote for newspapers in Ireland and England. She began Mary Poppins ‘out of the blue’. A friend saw the first few chapters and took it to a publisher who at once offered a contract for the whole book.
The first Mary Poppins book was published in 1934 and was an immediate success. It was followed by another five books.
