About this item
Since the 1934 publication of Mary Poppins, stories of this magical nanny have delighted children and adults the world over. In honor of the books80th anniversary comesthis lush collection that includes the first fourtales by P. L. Travers, illustrated by Mary Shepard Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back, Mary Poppins Opens the Door,and Mary Poppins in the Park.Featuring a gilded cover, a foreword by Gregory Maguire, and an essay by P. L. Travers about the writing of Mary Poppins, this handsome volume will make a lovely gift for fans new and old. Travel on the east wind to Cherry Tree Lane with Maryin these stories that inspired the classic film, the stage show, and young imaginations the world over.,
About the Author
Mary Eleanor Jessie Knox née Shepard (25 December 1909 - 4 September 2000) was an English illustrator of children's books. She is best known for the Mary Poppins stories written by P. L. Travers (1934 to 1988) : "Mary Shepard: Putting Mary Poppins in the picture", The Times of London titled an obituary article,. She used her married name Mary Knox outside the publishing industry.Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
