Mary Poppins by Dr. P. L. Travers
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Book Reviews of Mary Poppins
Book Review: Although they are children's books, they are fun to read at any age.
Summary: 3 Stars
This is not Disney's tale, although it is what the movie and play are base on.
P. L. Travers (1899 - 1996) was the creator of Mary Poppins and wrote eight Mary Poppins books altogether starting in 1934.
Unlike other nannies, Mary Poppins makes the most ordinary events extraordinary. She slides up banisters, pulls all manner of wonders out of her carpet bag, and banishes fear or sadness with a no-nonsense "Spitspot."
She leads the children from one magical adventure to another and still gently tuck them in at the end of the day.
Although they are children's books, they are fun to read at any age.
Book Review: Not what I expected
Summary: 3 Stars
I love this book and I am a little disappointed from the current issue. I have old issues that have much better illustrations. Over all though, a book is a book and the contents are a lot more important, so I'm happy with it.Book Review: Spit-Spot, You're Fired, Mary Poppins
Summary: 2 Stars
Mary Poppins, you may not be aware, is vain, snappy, haughty, and very little fun. I can not believe the Disney movie sprang from this book. There are some things the same: she came on the wind, she wore an apron, she gives them medicine, and she had an umbrella. There are numerous "adventures," and some are very cute, but MP always manages to ruin the fun, snap at the four kids (2 twins, John and Barbara, join Michael and Jane), deny that they saw what they saw, and threaten them when they speak up, ask questions, or get impatient as she stands for ages in front of a shop window studying her fine relfection. Also, Bert has a very small role - one chapter or so. This is not the MP of the Disney interpretation. I would have kicked MP out before she had a chance to leave on the West Wind. Very disappointed. I thought this book was a classic for a good reason.Book Review: Appearances can be deceiving
Summary: 1 Stars
The product image implies you're buying an authentic linen cover containing the classic Mary Poppins illustration. No. You get a dust jacket with the image of a linen cover printed on it. The real hardcover is a plain red, no artwork. Inside, the paper feels like a cheap paperback.
I bought this book for my daughter. I'm not counting on the poor quality to last to give to a grandchild. I'd be better served finding an old dusty copy from the 1960s from a quality printing.