Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane
by P. L. Travers · Mary Poppins series · Grade 3-5 · Ages Ages 8-11
Mary Poppins returns to Cherry Tree Lane, where the Banks children are ready for another strange and magical adventure. This time, a summer evening and a special night sky bring surprises right to their neighborhood.
Key vocabulary
A lane is a small, narrow road. Cherry Tree Lane is the street where the Banks family lives.
A nursery is a room in a house where young children play or sleep. In older stories, it often means the children’s special room.
A governess is a woman hired to teach and care for children at home. Mary Poppins is a very unusual governess.
A procession is a group of people moving along together in an organized way. It can feel like a parade.
A constable is a police officer. Constables help keep the streets safe.
A perambulator is an old-fashioned word for a baby carriage or stroller. People often shorten it to “pram.”
Someone who is prim acts very neat, proper, and careful. Mary Poppins can be quite prim when she wants to be.
Astonished means very surprised. You might feel astonished if the sky seemed to come alive.