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This charming book takes readers on a thrilling adventure through London with the most amazing of all nannies, Mary Poppins, as a guide. Hélène 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.

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[The book's events] showcase Druvert's laser-cut silhouette illustrations, which feature remarkably intricate replications of ironwork, constellations, cityscapes, and more.

[The book s events] showcase Druvert s laser-cut silhouette illustrations, which feature remarkably intricate replications of ironwork, constellations, cityscapes, and more. A memorable showcase for a talented paper artist. Silhouettes, both printed and laser-cut, add sparkle to a quick tour of London sites and starry skies conducted by Mary Poppins. The black, cut pages are designed to be flipped back and forth to fill in printed cityscapes, marine scenes, and speckled firmaments with fine detail. [The book's events] showcase Druvert's laser-cut silhouette illustrations, which feature remarkably intricate replications of ironwork, constellations, cityscapes, and more.

'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

A memorable showcase for a talented paper artist. Silhouettes, both printed and laser-cut, add sparkle to a quick tour of London sites and starry skies conducted by Mary Poppins. The black, cut pages are designed to be flipped back and forth to fill in printed cityscapes, marine scenes, and speckled firmaments with fine detail.

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Hélène Druvert is an illustrator, paper and textile designer.

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