P.L. Travers Reading Order
5 series · 18 books
P.L. Travers was an Australian-British author renowned for her contributions to children's literature, particularly the beloved Mary Poppins series. Over her prolific career, which spanned from 1934 to 2014, she produced 18 books across five series, including standalone novels, short story collections, nonfiction works, and anthologies. Travers's unique storytelling style and vivid characters have left a lasting impact on the genre.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Flights of Fancy 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
Mary Poppins Series
Complete10 books (1934–1988)
Start with Mary Poppins, the first of 10 books in the Mary Poppins series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Mary Poppins 1934Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Mary Poppins Comes Back 1935Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Mary Poppins Opens the Door 1943Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Mary Poppins in the Park 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Gingerbread Shop 1952Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Mary Poppins from A to Z 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Mr. Wigg's Birthday Party 1962Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Mary Poppins in the Kitchen 1975Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree Lane 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Mary Poppins and the House Next Door 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (1990–1990)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  What the Bee Knows: Reflections on Myth, Symbol and Story 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Story Collections Series
Complete1 book (2014–2014)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Aunt Sass: Christmas Stories 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1941–1976)
Start with I Go by Sea, I Go by Land, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has P.L. Travers written?
- P.L. Travers has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1934 to 2014.
- What is the first book in each P.L. Travers series?
- Here are the first books in P.L. Travers's series: Mary Poppins: Mary Poppins.
- What order should I read P.L. Travers's books?
- We recommend reading P.L. Travers's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are P.L. Travers's series complete?
- P.L. Travers has 5 completed series.