'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 for ever.

This stunning new 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. A definitive edition, it brings together Christianna Brand's three-much loved stories - Nurse Matilda, Nurse Matilda Goes to Town and Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital - in one beautiful collectable package.

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!