The Place Where Lost Things Go facts for kids

"The Place Where Lost Things Go" is a special song from the 2018 movie Mary Poppins Returns. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman wrote this song. In the film, Emily Blunt sings it as Mary Poppins. Later, other young actors like Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, and Joel Dawson sing a part of the song again.

About the Song

This song is a quiet and thoughtful moment in the movie. Mary Poppins sings it to the children. She helps them understand that even if things or people are gone, they are not truly lost. They are just in a special place, waiting to be remembered. It's a comforting message about memories and hope.

When the Song Came Out

"The Place Where Lost Things Go" was released on December 7, 2018. It was part of the full Mary Poppins Returns movie soundtrack. Before that, on November 26, 2018, a short video clip of Emily Blunt singing the song was shared. This clip was put on Disney's YouTube channel.

Other Performances

The song has been performed by others too. Marc Shaiman, one of the writers, sang it himself during an event for Sirius XM. Also, at the 91st Academy Awards, famous singer Bette Midler performed the song. Marc Shaiman played the piano for her during this performance.

Awards and Nominations

"The Place Where Lost Things Go" was recognized for its beautiful music. It was nominated for a big award.

• At the 91st Academy Awards on February 24, 2019, the song was nominated for Best Original Song. This is a very important award for movie music.