The books have so much more than the movie - not just in the content but in the character of Mary Poppins. In the movie she's lovely (I adore Julie Andrews as well and have loved her in any movie), but in the books she is a wonderful mix of caring nanny and peremptory caregiver and somebody so magical that the animals bow to her and the sun dances a most special dance with her and spring doesn't happen without her assistance, and more. She's a mystery and marvellous things happen when she's around.

The grandchildren are loving these books and are eager for us to begin the next!