Mary Poppins by Dr. P. L. Travers
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Book Reviews of Mary Poppins
Book Review: Not the Cleaned Up Disney Version--But Still a *CLASSIC*&**FUN**
Summary: 5 Stars
The MARY POPPINS book by P.L. Travers is certainly not the "G" rated Disney/Julie Andrews version but it's still a beloved classic.
I love the reissue of the classic hardcover edition with the dust jacket because that's how I remember the book when I discovered it as a child at my school's library in the 70s. Since then, it's been one of my favorites!
Illustrations by Mary Shepard are cute and provide a nice treat every couple of pages.
And like other reviewers have said, this original Mary Poppins character is a conceited and no-nonsense type of woman who can be quite sharp with the Bank's children. She's nothing like the Julie Andrews character in the movie. But nevertheless, she's still an endearing character that takes the kids (and the reader) on wonderful and magical adventures. We should all be so lucky as to have a "Mary Poppins" in our lives!
I recommend this book for story or bedtime for kids of all ages.
Book Review: Practically perfect in every way
Summary: 5 Stars
As a child, I was obsessed with all things Mary Poppins. I remember finding this book in our school library and checking it out again and again every couple of weeks until my teacher finally caught on and made me check out something else. Now, as an adult, I am STILL obsessed with Mary Poppins, and I still adore this book. It's very different from the iconic Disney film, but it's brilliant in its own right. P.L. Travers' Mary Poppins is much harder and at times even darker than her sunny Julie Andrews counterpart, but she's every bit as magical and magnificent as you can imagine. The book itself is incredibly well-written and is something that can be enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike.
Book Review: Let Your Imagination Soar
Summary: 5 Stars
The child in all of us and especially the children around us love to fly away with the winds of imagination. I can think of no better escort for these journeys than the proper and unflappable Mary Poppins. With a song, a wink or some other magical signal, amazing nurse maid from who knows where turns a stodgy British family into a believable and delightful group.
Set in London, England, this book gives us a window to peer in while we watch and wonder as adventures and escapades unfold before us. Magic is the norm but the magic seems totally acceptable and real. No family should miss this wonderful book...read it aloud to your kids. Just read it.
Book Review: Any way the wind blows.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the original Mary Poppins book, which came out a long time before the famous Disney movie. Mary Poppins in the book is somewhat different than the movie version. The book version of Mary Poppins is a magical nanny of unexplained origin. She is strict with her charges, and she is quite vain, frequently admiring her appearance in the mirror. The book doesn't really tell one lengthy story. Rather, each chapter relates a seperate fascinating anecdote involving Mary Poppins. This is a great, classic childrens book.Book Review: A Great book to read aloud
Summary: 5 Stars
After my daughter (and I) fell in love with the movie and the Broadway musical, we wanted to read the book. She's in [...], and she appreciated the wry humor of this book. This book is full of fantasy and descriptive imagery and imagination. P.L. Travers is a great storyteller. The book is quite different from the movie, but it is a wonderful story that will stick with you for a long time leaving you thinking about dancing cows, talking dogs, fallen stars and the secret life of babies.