Mary Poppins facts for kids
Mary Poppins is a super popular series of stories and films about a magical nanny. She flies with an umbrella and brings fun and adventure to the children she looks after. The whole idea started with books written by P. L. Travers.
What is Mary Poppins?
The world of Mary Poppins includes books, movies, and even a stage musical. It all began with the original book series. These stories introduced the amazing character of Mary Poppins.
The Books
The first Mary Poppins book came out in 1934. The author, P. L. Travers, wrote eight books in total. The last book was published in 1988. These books tell the stories of Mary Poppins. She is a nanny with special powers. She looks after the Banks children in London, England. Her adventures are always full of magic and wonder.
The Movies
The most famous adaptation is the 1964 Disney film, Mary Poppins. This movie stars Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins. It also features Dick Van Dyke as Bert. The film is known for its catchy songs and mix of live-action and animation. It won many awards.
There was also a Soviet musical film called Mary Poppins, Goodbye. It was released in 1983 by Mosfilm.
In 2018, a new movie called Mary Poppins Returns came out. This film is a sequel to the 1964 Disney movie. It stars Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins. The story takes place many years after the first film. The Banks children are now grown up. Mary Poppins returns to help them once more.
Soundtracks
Both Disney films have popular soundtrack albums. The Mary Poppins (soundtrack) features songs from the 1964 movie. The Mary Poppins Returns (soundtrack) has all the new songs from the 2018 film.
The Musical
Mary Poppins also became a successful stage musical. It first opened in London in 2004. The musical combines elements from both the books and the 1964 film. It features new songs and classic ones. It has been performed all over the world.
See also
- In Spanish: Mary Poppins para niños
