The Nurse Matilda Collection

A beautiful new edition of the hilarious and timeless classic that inspired the film Nanny McPhee, starring Colin Firth and Emma Thompson – with glorious original illustrations by Edward Ardizzone

Once upon a time there was a huge family of children; and they were terribly, terribly naughty … So begins Nurse Matilda, the first of three books about the no-nonsense nanny who uses magic to rein in the mischievous children in her charge – and changes their lives forever. This covetable, highly collectable new hardback edition of a timeless classic is packed with episode after episode of mischief, mayhem and hilarity, all accompanied by Edward Ardizzone's beautiful original illustrations. The inspiration for the much-loved film Nanny McPhee, starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth, Nurse Matilda overflows with naughtiness, wit and timeless humour – the perfect gift for mischief-makers both young and old!