Having been introduced to Mary Poppins in her original form long after I saw the Disney movie, I was shocked to find that not only was it a book first, but that there were many books! I picked this one up on one of my shopping trips and immediately set to devouring it.

I didn't find this one as engaging as the first one was. I don't think it's the one that was written directly after the first, but I got no impression from reading it that they were to appear in any real chronological order. All the same, something was lost when I started reading this one. It was as if Mary Poppins had lost a little of her magic and gained instead more waspishness. It was not as pleasant to read as the first was. As such, I am hesitant to pursue further books in the series of Mary Poppins episodes. ( )

The return of the nanny delights the Bank's children , with new adventures. ( )