Is Mary Poppins, Goodbye based on a book?

Common questions

Is Mary Poppins, Goodbye based on a book?

Yes. Mary Poppins, Goodbye is based on the works Mary Poppins Comes Back by P. L. Travers (1935) and Mary Poppins by P. L. Travers (1934).

Who wrote the book Mary Poppins, Goodbye is based on?

Mary Poppins Comes Back was written by P. L. Travers and first published in 1935.

Is Mary Poppins Comes Back part of a series?

Yes, it is book 2 in the Mary Poppins series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with Mary Poppins, book 1 of Mary Poppins Comes Back. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.