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Nanny Mcphee: The Collected Tales of Nurse Matilda Paperback – December 13, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Brown were forever having trouble with their numerous and incredibly naughty children . . . until the day Nurse Matilda entered their lives.
First published nearly fifty years ago, Nurse Matilda and its two companion books-Nurse Matilda Goes to Town and Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital-have charmed readers ever since. Now the inspiration for the major motion picture Nanny McPhee, all three beloved books are available once again in a paperback omnibus edition which features the three complete and unabridged books by Christianna Brand, along with Edward Ardizzone's charming black-and-white illustrations. This movie tie-in edition also features an eight-page color photo insert.
- Reading age7 - 11 years
- Print length300 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level2 - 6
- Dimensions5.02 x 1.03 x 7.62 inches
- PublisherBloomsbury USA Childrens
- Publication dateDecember 13, 2005
- ISBN-101582346712
- ISBN-13978-1582346717
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About the Author
Edward Ardizzone wrote and illustrated about twenty books for children and edited and illustrated two volumes of classic fairy tales over the course of his fifty-year career. He also wrote five books for adults and illustrated more than 150 books by other authors. He died in 1979.
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- Publisher : Bloomsbury USA Childrens; Movie Tie-In edition (December 13, 2005)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 300 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1582346712
- ISBN-13 : 978-1582346717
- Reading age : 7 - 11 years
- Grade level : 2 - 6
- Item Weight : 11.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.02 x 1.03 x 7.62 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,654,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #34,622 in Children's Family Life Books (Books)
- #51,026 in Children's Literature (Books)
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022I like the stories and it's fun, is nice to read the origin of the movie "Nanny McPhee" which I thoroughly enjoy. This is a used book which was very well cared for, I'll buy used books again! I got this book for myself as I'd not heard of it before and I enjoy children's books for the fun of reading them. I intend to pass on to children I know.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2009After watching Emma Thompson's lovely Nanny McPhee, I was anticipating the movie to be a derivative of the book. It's not. While the concept is the same, Nurse Matilda is the heroine, and the story and outcome are very different from the movie. It's a pleasant read, more for younger children who will learn from the story and enjoy the humor.
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2011My great-granddaughter and I watched the Nanny McPhee movies while I was visiting her one day. I saw the name of the author whose stories they were based on, so ordered the book for her. Nurse Matilda is the Nanny of last resort for desperate parents of badly behaved children! She makes them behave, and eventually makes them love her. A funny book that also teaches good behavior, by showing how naughty behavior can backfire.
Clever illustrations, too!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2015The tales are so similar they seem almost repetitive. The movie was a lot better.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2011I didn't personally read this collection of stories, my 10 year old did...in record time too. He loved that the stories were funny, which held his attention throughout the entire book. Inspiration for the Nanny McPhee movies, I would say that the magical whimsy of these original stories would be enjoyed by everyone.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021The book came even earlier than projected. I’m sure my Grandchildren will love it
- Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014I have watched both of the "Nanny McPhee" movies on TV several times and decided to buy them so that my great-niece could watch them with me. They are WONDERFUL films for the entire family. Rent or buy them both, you will not be disappointed.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2014Vry good and interesting stories ! my grandson loved reading them
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- claudiapReviewed in Canada on August 28, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Excellent condition
- Donna CoatsReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Nanny McPhee
Great wee stories
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Monica E.Reviewed in Spain on January 25, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Un libro de niños que nos encanta a los mayores
Nos encantó la película, el libro es genial. A los niños les encanta, eso sí, les gusta más cuando se lo traduzco.
- MogsReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2011
4.0 out of 5 stars nanny mcphee
Wonderful! Love getting back to the roots of how things were created and i can see how Emma Thompson was inspired by this book.
- LouisaReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 2, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Nice book happy boy