Nanny McPhee: A New Mary Poppins?

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What do you get when you combine the talents of Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson?

A magical tale of love, responsibility and growing up. Emma Thompson plays Nanny McPhee, the latest in a long string of nannies hired by Mr. Brown (Colin Firth) who have previously been easily run off by his seven resistant children. The difference this time? Magic.

McPhee uses her powers to direct their rowdiness on a path they never expected. As far as the hubbub of this movie being a new Mary Poppins . . . well, I’m sure that was meant as a compliment, but I believe it may be a disservice to a film that’s clearly able to stand on its own.

A great addition to the classroom library. Keep it on hand to show for a hard earned whole group behavioral reward. Primary through intermediate grade levels should find it entertaining.  

 

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