She wrote several other books for children and adults, but it is for the character of Mary Poppins that she is best remembered. Travers (1899-1996) was a drama critic, travel essayist, reviewer, lecturer, and novelist. So fly in on the East wind for Exciting Escapades (with the letter E), and share this truly unique book with Mary Poppins fans old and new.Ībout the Author P. Traverswho had, with a symmetry that makes the nonbeliever shiver, written an equivalent myth for England in her Mary Poppins booksreally grasped the. Each letter offers the opportunity for a poetic romp through the adventures from the novels. The Mary Poppins book is actually a series of eight total books. Mary Poppins, the beloved English nanny from page, stage, and silver screen, comes alive for the youngest readers in this full-color, fanciful alphabet board book. Travers A Remembrance of the Author of Mary Poppins (from the Los Angeles Times Book Review) New Book Behind Childrens Books More from Jerry.

The ideal introduction to the magical nanny for the very youngest readers. Full color.īook Synopsis A practically perfect alphabet board book full of fantastic words from the whimsical world of Mary Poppins! Based on the 1962 classic edition. 63 Interviewed by Edwina Burness & Jerry Griswold Issue 86, Winter 1982 Julie Andrews, Walt Disney, Pamela Travers P. Travers (Emma Thompson) and her collaboration with Walt Disney (Tom Hanks), et al, on the movie adaptation of her beloved children’s book, an adaptation. About the Book Based on the 1962 classic edition, this board book is a practically perfect introduction to the magical nanny and the alphabet for the very youngest readers.

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