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Mary Poppins, published 1934

In the first book , and published in 1934 by Harcourt Brace, New York City, NY. The novel is considered as the "contemporary classic of children's literature." Travers begins by introducing the Banks family, consisting of Mr. Banks and Mrs. Banks and their children Jane, Michael, and baby twins John and Barbara. When the children's nanny, Katie Nana, storms out in a huff, Mary Poppins arrives at their home, complete with her traveling carpetbag, blown in by a very strong wind. Mary Poppins accepts the job to take care of the children, and they soon learn that their nanny, though she is stern, vain, and usually cross, has a magical touch that makes her wonderful. Among the things Jane and Michael experience are a tea party on a ceiling with Mr. Wigg, a trip around the world with a compass, the purchase of gingerbread stars from the extremely old Mrs. Corry, a meeting with the Bird Woman, a birthday party at the zoo among the animals, and a Christmas shopping trip with a star named Maia from the Pleiades cluster of the Taurus constellation. In the end, Mary Poppins is satisfied with the work she has done with the Banks family, and the West Wind carries her away.

Mary Poppins Comes Back, published 1935

In the second book, after leaving Cherry Tree Lane, Mary Poppins returns to the the Bank house, hitching a ride on Michael's kite string. This time, Jane and Michael are taken on more adventures, from having an upside down tea party to attending a celestial circus in the sky, meeting an array of characters along the way. They meet the formidable Miss Andrew, the King of the Castle and the Dirty Rascal, Mary's cousin Mr. Turvy and his wife Mrs. Topsy, and many more. The reader is also introduced to a new character, the twin's baby sister, Annabel. Once spring arrives, it is time for Mary to depart. She does so using a merry-go-round after taking the children for a ride. Jane and Michael are sad that she has to go, but when Mary shows them her "return ticket", they have hope that they will see her again.

Mary Poppins in the Park, published 1952

This fourth book contains six adventures of the Banks children with Mary Poppins during their outings into the park along Cherry Tree Lane. Chronologically, the events in this book occurred during the first, second or third book (Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Comes Back and Mary Poppins Opens the Door, respectively). Mary Poppins was originally mean to be only three books. However, Mary Poppins in the Park is the book that features a collection of adventures which were supposed to occur within the first three novels. Among the adventures that the Banks children and Mary Poppins experience include: a tea party with the people who live under the dandelions, a visit to cats on a different planet, a Halloween dance party with their shadows, as well as an encounter with Goosegirl and Swineherd. During these adventures, it is not only the Banks children that are involved. Dogs, as well as the park keeper, are also included.

Disney Parks

Mary Poppins is seen at Disney Parks around the world. She often appears in parades and shows with Bert and the penguins. In Disneyland, Mary and her chimneysweepers are seen on their own float segment in Mickey's Soundsational Parade. She can also be seen at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida at the nighttime show along with Bert.

At the Walt Disney World Character Dining at 1900 Park Fare in Florida, Mary Poppins, along with Alice in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter and other Wonderland friends, kindly greet children and adults from around the world at the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast. The Supercalifragilistic Breakfast is an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast buffet which features American-style cuisine and other selections. At this event, Mary Poppins and the Wonderland crew are available for autographs and pictures while you enjoy your meal.

Academy Awards

Awards Won

Best Music/Original Song and Substantially Original Score

The musical Disney film, Mary Poppins, became Disney's masterpiece in 1964. Mary Poppins won five Oscar wins for Best Song ("Chim Chim Cher-ee") and Best Original Score. Robert B. Sherman and his brother Richard M. Sherman (known as the Sherman brothers) wrote some of the most memorable and beloved songs in the history of modern family entertainment. Walt Disney personally chose these two men to write songs for his films, television shows, and theme parks. The Sherman brothers had their biggest career milestone with the 1964 Disney masterpiece Mary Poppins.

Best actress
Julie Andrews won her first Academy Award for Best Actress by playing the delightful, magical nanny in Mary Poppins. Best Effects, Special Visual Effects
Peter Ellenshaw, Hamilton Luske, Eustace Lycett

Best Film Editing
Cotton Warburton

Nominated

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Colour
Carroll Clark , William H. Tuntke, Emile Kuri, Hal Gausman

Best Cinematography, Colour
Edward Colman

Best Costume Design, Colour
Tony Walton

Best Director
Robert Stevenson

Best Music, Scoring of Music, Adaptation or Treatment
Irwin Kostal

Best Picture
Walt Disney, Bill Walsh

Best Sound
Robert O. Cook

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium
Bill Walsh, Don DaGradi