Mary Poppins in the Kitchen
by P. L. Travers · Mary Poppins series · Grade 3-5 · Ages Ages 8-11
When Mary Poppins takes charge of the Banks children in the kitchen, cooking turns into an adventure. The book mixes a short Mary Poppins story with recipes the family can make together.
Key vocabulary
A small room or cupboard where food and cooking supplies are kept.
A deep cooking pot with a handle, used for heating or cooking food.
A wet mixture made from ingredients like flour, eggs, and milk before it is cooked.
Dough used to make yummy foods like pies, tarts, and turnovers.
Tiny dried fruits, a bit like small raisins, often used in baking.
To press and fold dough with your hands to make it smooth and ready to bake.
To cook something gently in hot liquid with tiny bubbles.
A very small amount of an ingredient, usually picked up between your fingers.