Book Series · 4 Books

Mary Poppins Books

In order from Mary Poppins to Mary Poppins in the Park.

The Mary Poppins series is a set of 4 chapter books by P. L. Travers, published between 1934 and 1952. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages. Subjects across the series include nannies, imagination, and habits and behavior.

Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins Comes Back
Mary Poppins Opens the Door
Mary Poppins in the Park
Mary Poppins
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Mary Poppins
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1934

Mary Poppins

By P. L. Travers, P. L. Travers, Mary Shepard (Illustrator)

A magical nanny transforms the lives of two children with extraordinary adventures.

191 pages· 38,268 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Summary: When Mary Poppins arrives at the Banks' doorstep, life for Jane and Michael is never the same. With her magical abilities and whimsical charm, she turns ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. From sliding up banisters to pulling surprises from her carpetbag, Mary Poppins introduces the children to a world where the impossible becomes possible. What wonders will they discover next, and how will their lives change forever? Dive into a tale where magic and reality blend seamlessly, leaving you to wonder what might happen when the wind changes direction again.
In reading order

Mary Poppins Series

4 books · Published 1934–1952

#1
#1 in Series
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Mary Poppins

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1934

A magical nanny transforms the lives of two children with extraordinary adventures.

#2

Mary Poppins Comes Back

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1935

A magical nanny helps a dysfunctional family to discover the joy of life through various adventures.

#3
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Mary Poppins Opens the Door

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1943

A magical nanny returns for whimsical adventures with enchanted surprises.

#4
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Mary Poppins in the Park

Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1952

A magical nanny helps a dysfunctional family to discover the joy of imagination and the importance of family.

From the same world

In-Universe Books

2 books · Published 2018

Mary Poppins

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

A magical nanny transforms the lives of the Banks children with whimsical adventures.

Mary Poppins ABC

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2018

Discover the magical world of Mary Poppins through an enchanting alphabet adventure.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Mary Poppins series?

There are 4 books in the Mary Poppins series. It began with Mary Poppins in 1934, and the newest book, Mary Poppins in the Park, was published in 1952.

What order should you read the Mary Poppins books in?

Start with Mary Poppins and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Mary Poppins books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Mary Poppins book is the longest?

Mary Poppins Comes Back (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 53,112 words (304 pages).

Which Mary Poppins book is the shortest?

Mary Poppins (Book #1) is the shortest at 38,268 words (191 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Mary Poppins to life.

01

P. L. Travers

Author
02

P. L. Travers

Author
03

Mary Shepard

Illustrator

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