Mary Poppins from A to Z [Hardcover]

Dr. P. L. Travers (Author), Mary Shepard (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

P. L. Travers introduced Mary Poppins to the world in 1934. Ever since, the no-nonsense English nanny has been beloved by children and adults everywhere.

Originally published in 1962 and long unavailable, Mary Poppins from A to Z offers a unique glimpse of the famous Poppins cast. Twenty-six vignettes--one for each letter of the alphabet--weave unexpected tales of Mary Poppins, the Banks children, and other characters from Travers's timeless novels. As an added twist, each vignette is filled with fun and unusual words that start with the featured letter.

In full color for the first time, this enchanting new edition will delight both old and new fans of the inimitable Mary Poppins.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Fans of the famous umbrella-toting nanny will welcome the return of Mary Poppins from A to Z by P.L. Travers, illus. by Mary Shepard, first published in 1962. From "A is for Annabel... out for an Airing, on Mary Poppins' Arm," to "Z is for Zodiac" on a brightly lit New Year's Eve night ("All the neighbors are full of song and Zest"), the book brims with humor and charming scenes of the Banks children at play. (Publishers Weekly )

About the Author

P. L. TRAVERS (1899-1996) was a drama critic, travel essayist, reviewer, lecturer, and the creator of Mary Poppins. Ms. Travers wrote several other books for adults and children, but it is for the character of Mary Poppins that she is best remembered. MARY SHEPARD (1910-2000) was the daughter of Ernest Shepard, illustrator of the Winnie the Pooh books and The Wind in the Willows. She illustrated P. L. Travers's Mary Poppins books for more than fifty years.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152058346
• ISBN-13: 978-0152058340
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,358 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a bonus for young book lovers!, June 19, 1999

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This review is from: Mary Poppins From A to Z (Paperback)

My daughter and I love this book. She is learning her alphabet and understanding the sounds that go with the letters! Each letter of the alphabet has a clever story involving PL Travers delightful characters. It is verbose if your child doesn't love to listen to stories and be challenged by vocabulary, this is not for you. But if yours is like mine...you will both enjoy it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Poppins and the Alphabet, November 9, 2008

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This review is from: Mary Poppins from A to Z (Hardcover)

I think any child will be delighted with this. It teaches and amuses both,
and the illustrations are lots of fun.

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a charming book!, December 8, 2011

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A. Reible (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mary Poppins from A to Z (Hardcover)

I just got this for my 4-year-old niece to accompany the Disney Mary Poppins movie. I know she's going to love it. The stories are so charming, and I love the concept of an A-Z book. A delightful treasure to add to her library!