A Spoonful of Sugar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "A Spoonful of Sugar" |
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1964 U.S. release of the Marni Nixon recording
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| Single by Julie Andrews | |
| from the album Mary Poppins (Original Soundtrack) | |
| Released | 1964 |
| Genre | Musical, soundtrack |
| Length | 4:29 |
| Label | Walt Disney Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman |
| From the film Mary Poppins | |
"A Spoonful of Sugar" is a famous song from Walt Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins. It is also featured in the 2004 musical version of Mary Poppins. The song was written by the talented Sherman Brothers, Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman.
This upbeat song is sung by Mary Poppins. She teaches the children, Jane and Michael, an important lesson. Even a tough job like cleaning their room can be fun. All it takes is a good attitude and a little magic! The song's melody is heard often in the film. It acts as Mary's special musical theme.
The Song's Meaning
The main idea of "A Spoonful of Sugar" is about finding joy in chores. Mary Poppins explains that a "spoonful of sugar" helps the "medicine go down." This means a little bit of fun or a positive outlook makes difficult tasks easier to handle. It's a reminder that work can be enjoyable.
In the Musical
In the Mary Poppins musical, the song appears during a funny scene. Mrs. Banks is planning a tea party. Her helpers, Robertson Ay and Mrs. Brill, are busy. The children, Jane and Michael, try to help make frosting. This leads to a big, messy kitchen disaster!
When Mary Poppins arrives, she sees the chaos. She calmly sends Mrs. Banks upstairs to get ready. Then, Mary gives Jane and Michael some magical medicine. It comes in different colors and flavors, just like in the movie. After that, Mary magically cleans the entire kitchen. This scene is similar to how she cleans the nursery in the film.
Other Appearances
This musical number is also part of the Sing Along Songs video series. These videos let you sing along to your favorite Disney tunes.
See also
In Spanish: A Spoonful of Sugar para niños
