Travers tries to break the monotony of the previous Mary Poppins formula by eliminating Mary's arrival and departure and setting the book during her previous three visits. However, it doesn't detract from the repetition, as Jane, Michael, the household and many friends they meet are basically the same. 
 I was very disappointed in this series and am happy to be done. I don't plan on going this way again. In the end, while Travers would find it depressing, I much prefer Disney's film version of her nanny, both for children and adults. I will not be recommending this series. You can read my previous reviews for more information, but I'm relieved of Mary Poppins for good.