Description
This charming book takes readers on a thrilling adventure through London with the most amazing of all nannies, Mary Poppins, as a guide. Helene Druvert's intricate lasercuts and delicate illustrations show the city and its sights at their very best, and offer a wonderfully imaginative introduction both to London and to the world of Pamela L. Travers' eternally popular Mary Poppins.
Intricate lasercuts and illustrations of scenes from Pamela L. Travers' much-loved Mary Poppins novel
About the Author
Helene Druvert is an illustrator, paper and textile designer. She is the author of Paris Up, Up and Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away, New York Melody, and, with her father, Jean-Claude, Anatomy and Ocean, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Reviews
'This lavish gift book features exquisite laser-cut illustrations on each page that lead the reader on a picturesque adventure through the streets of London' - WRD About Books! magazine
'Although the book is straight magical just by going through the monochrome lasercut pages you'll also love and quickly learn by heart the short and sweet rhymes that accompany every page' - Babyccino Kids
'Textile designer Helene Druvert's intricate silhouettes are overlaid on stark London scenes and starry skies, with simple couplets launching the reader upwards, alongside Jane, Michael and the practically perfect Poppins herself, in a delightful addition to a well-loved canon' - Guardian
'The delicate laser-cut paper illustrations makes for an altogether beautiful picture book' - The Pool
'An imaginative, enchanting picture book for children aged five and over' - The Lady
'Literature's most famous nanny gets a modern twist in Helene Druvert's unique pop-up book ... The intricate designs make this visually stunning and P. L. Travers' words will fill you with nostalgia' - Smallish
'A lovely story to share with any child, whether they are a fan of P. L. Travers' iconic character or not' - Bambino Goodies
'Ornate, laser-cut pages and delicate illustrations ... A fresh approach to a children's classic' - @thelittlebooklovers
Book Information
ISBN 9780500651049
Author Helene Druvert
Format Hardback
Page Count 36
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 520g
Intricate lasercuts and illustrations of scenes from Pamela L. Travers' much-loved Mary Poppins novel
About the Author
Helene Druvert is an illustrator, paper and textile designer. She is the author of Paris Up, Up and Away, Mary Poppins Up, Up and Away, New York Melody, and, with her father, Jean-Claude, Anatomy and Ocean, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Reviews
'This lavish gift book features exquisite laser-cut illustrations on each page that lead the reader on a picturesque adventure through the streets of London' - WRD About Books! magazine
'Although the book is straight magical just by going through the monochrome lasercut pages you'll also love and quickly learn by heart the short and sweet rhymes that accompany every page' - Babyccino Kids
'Textile designer Helene Druvert's intricate silhouettes are overlaid on stark London scenes and starry skies, with simple couplets launching the reader upwards, alongside Jane, Michael and the practically perfect Poppins herself, in a delightful addition to a well-loved canon' - Guardian
'The delicate laser-cut paper illustrations makes for an altogether beautiful picture book' - The Pool
'An imaginative, enchanting picture book for children aged five and over' - The Lady
'Literature's most famous nanny gets a modern twist in Helene Druvert's unique pop-up book ... The intricate designs make this visually stunning and P. L. Travers' words will fill you with nostalgia' - Smallish
'A lovely story to share with any child, whether they are a fan of P. L. Travers' iconic character or not' - Bambino Goodies
'Ornate, laser-cut pages and delicate illustrations ... A fresh approach to a children's classic' - @thelittlebooklovers
Book Information
ISBN 9780500651049
Author Helene Druvert
Format Hardback
Page Count 36
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 520g
