![]() ![]() Though stern and sometimes a bit haughty, Mary's abilities, firm moral compass, and unexpected acts of kindness quickly make her beloved by the entire family. As the eldest of the Banks children, Jane and Michael often accompany Mary on her excursions (in the later books, the other three kids join the fun)-from peculiar tea parties and outings with Bert the Match-Man to Christmas shopping with stars. Mary is more than happy to oblige and, promising to stay until a westward wind carries her away, starts using her magical gifts to right the chaos of Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane. Published in 1934, the first Mary Poppins book sees the titular character arrive in London, where the Banks family is in dire need of a replacement nanny. ![]() ![]() It's been 86 years since the world was introduced to Mary Poppins-and 56 since she danced across our screens-and everyone's favorite umbrella-wielding, spoonful-of-sugar-touting nanny visited us once more with the sequel, Mary Poppins Returns. ![]()
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