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Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away


No. of pages 36

Published: 2016

Great for age 3-8 years

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This charming book takes readers on a thrilling adventure through London with the most amazing of all nannies, Mary Poppins, as a guide. Hlne Druverts intricate lasercuts and delicate illustrations show the city and its sights at their very best, and offer a wonderfully imaginative introduction both to London and to the world of Pamela L. Travers eternally popular Mary Poppins.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 5 years.

There are 36 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by Thames & Hudson Ltd .

 

This book features the following character:

Mary Poppins
This book features the character Mary Poppins.

'This lavish gift book features exquisite laser-cut illustrations on each page that lead the reader on a picturesque adventure through the streets of London' - WRD About Books! magazine

 

'Although the book is straight magical just by going through the monochrome lasercut pages you'll also love and quickly learn by heart the short and sweet rhymes that accompany every page' - Babyccino Kids

 

'Textile designer Helene Druvert's intricate silhouettes are overlaid on stark London scenes and starry skies, with simple couplets launching the reader upwards, alongside Jane, Michael and the practically perfect Poppins herself, in a delightful addition to a well-loved canon' - Guardian

 

'The delicate laser-cut paper illustrations makes for an altogether beautiful picture book' - The Pool

 

'An imaginative, enchanting picture book for children aged five and over' - The Lady

 

'Literature's most famous nanny gets a modern twist in Helene Druvert's unique pop-up book ... The intricate designs make this visually stunning and P. L. Travers' words will fill you with nostalgia' - Smallish

 

'A lovely story to share with any child, whether they are a fan of P. L. Travers' iconic character or not' - Bambino Goodies