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Book SynopsisAn exquisite flagship gift edition of an iconic classic, illustrated by the former Waterstones Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.When Mary Poppins arrives at their house on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the bannister, Jane and Michael Banks's lives are turned magically upside down.Who better to reimagine this endearing children's classic than today's most instantly recognisable and best-loved artist-illustrator? Lauren Child brings the magic of Mary Poppins into the hearts and imagination of readers and fans new and old.First published in 1934, Mary Poppins has been delighting readers ever since, both in books and on film. This stunning deluxe edition is published ahead of the release of the hotly anticipated Disney film Mary Poppins Returns.
Trade Review‘Child’s illustrations breathe glorious new life into Mary and her charges’ Angels and Urchins
“Mary Poppins is the Good Fairy, whom we are all seeking”
Times Literary Supplement
Praise for Hubert Horatio (picture book):
‘Visual jokes abound … young readers will love it’ – Books for Keeps
‘Very beautiful to look at and a lot of fun’ – BookTrust
Praise for Lauren Child:
‘Lauren Child is a publishing phenomenon’ – Observer Magazine
‘Lauren Child is so good it’s exhilarating’ – The Independent
