Mary Poppins

Interesting Facts

• Mary Poppins arrives at the Banks' home when the wind changes to the east.
• Mary Poppins has magical abilities, such as flying with an umbrella and talking to animals.
• The book includes a scene where Mary Poppins and the children visit the zoo at night, and the animals behave like people.
• Mary Poppins always carries a magical bag from which she can pull out any items, regardless of their size.
• The character of Mary Poppins was inspired by Pamela Travers' own nanny from her childhood.
• The book includes many fantastical adventures, such as a journey into a world inside a painting and a tea party on the ceiling.
• Mary Poppins has a strict but fair character, and the children respect and love her greatly.
• There is an episode in the book where Mary Poppins and the children visit a gingerbread shop that turns out to be magical.