An exquisite flagship gift edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the former Waterstones Childrens Laureate, Lauren Child. When Mary Poppins arrives at their house on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the bannister, Jane and Michael Bankss lives are turned magically upside down. Who better to reimagine this endearing childrens classic than todays most instantly recognisable and best-loved artist-illustrator? Lauren Child brings the magic of Mary Poppins into the hearts and imagination of readers and fans new and old. First published in 1934, Mary Poppins has been delighting readers ever since, both in books and on film. This stunning edition is published ahead of the release of the hotly anticipated Disney film Mary Poppins Returns.
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Collins, Collins Modern Classics, Essential Modern Classics, Mary Poppins, Voyager .
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by HarperCollins Publishers .
One of today's most successful creators of children's books, Lauren Child is the winner of several awards, including Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal for Clarice Bean, That's Me. Lauren lives in North London. P. L. Travers was born in 1899 in Maryborough in Queensland, Australia and was one of three sisters.
This book contains the following story:
Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane
When the Banks family advertise for a nanny, Mary Poppins and her talking umbrella appear out of the sky, ready to take the children on extraordinary adventures. Mary Poppins is strict but fair, and soon Michael and Jane are whisked off to a funfair inside a pavement picture and on many more outings with their wonderful new nanny! Needless to say, when at last ‘the wind changes’ and she flies away, the children are devastated. But the magic of Mary Poppins will stay with the Banks family forever.
This book is in the following series:
Essential Modern Classics
The "Essential Modern Classics" series is a collection of children's literature published by Puffin Books, designed to introduce young readers to significant works of modern literature. The series features a selection of beloved stories that have become classics in their own right and includes a range of genres, from fantasy and adventure to contemporary fiction. The books are tailored for children aged 8 and up, making them suitable for middle-grade readers and explore themes such as friendship, courage, family, adventure, and self-discovery.
Collins Modern Classics
Mary Poppins
Nanny Mary Poppins is blown by the East Wind to the Banks's household at Number 17 Cherry Tree Lane to care for their children. When she is happy her work is done, the West Wind carries her away.
Voyager
Collins
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.
This book features the following character:
Mary Poppins
This book features the character Mary Poppins.
"Mary Poppins is the Good Fairy, whom we are all seeking"
Times Literary Supplement
Praise for Hubert Horatio (picture book):
`Visual jokes abound ... young readers will love it' - Books for Keeps
`Very beautiful to look at and a lot of fun' - BookTrust
Praise for Lauren Child:
`Lauren Child is a publishing phenomenon' - Observer Magazine
`Lauren Child is so good it's exhilarating' - The Independent
