Julie Andrews Edwards, author

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You Probably Know Her Best as Julie Andrews, Actress

You recognize her as Mary Poppins, Eliza Doolittle, and The Sound of Music's Maria, but there's more to Julie Andrews than her wonderful voice and her great talent as an actress. She's also a writer, an author of children's books as well as an advocate for children's literacy.

Julie began writing children's books over 35 years ago as a result of a game she played with her children. After the first one, she liked it and, happily for all of us, has continued writing.

Many of her children's books are co-authored with her daughter, Emma. Several have been best sellers. Some have become classics.

Julie's books are featured below. If you love Julie Andrews and if you enjoy reading, we think you're really going to love Julie Andrews Edwards, the author.

Julie Andrews Edwards at the LA Times Bookfest 

Julie is a wonderful advocate for children's literacy.

The video's a bit shaky, but the message is wonderful.

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The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles 

by Julie Andrews Edwards

What's a Whangdoodle? Hey, read the book!

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles 30th Anniversary Edition

Published in 1974, written by author Julie Edwards, this book has become something of a classic. In the realm of the Narnia and Harry Potter books, it's a fantasy that children seem to remember forever. Just read the customer reviews!

For ages 9-12.

The "Dumpy the Dump Truck" Books 

by Julie Andrews Edwards & Emma Walton Hamilton

The Dumpy the Dump Truck series is designed for preschoolers to early readers.

Dumpy the Dumptruck (Dumpy) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy the Dumptruck (Dumpy) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

One sunny day on Merryhill Farm, all the trucks ar more...0 points

Dumpy's Extra-Busy Day (I Can Read Book 1) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy's Extra-Busy Day (I Can Read Book 1) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

It's a very busy morning on the farm. Farmer Barne more...0 points

Dumpy and the Big Storm (Dumpy) by Julie Andrews Edwards

Dumpy and the Big Storm (Dumpy) by Julie Andrews Edwards

When terrible weather hits Apple Harbor, Charlie, more...0 points

Dumpy and the Firefighters (The Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy and the Firefighters (The Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

It's New Year's Day in Apple Harbor, and all the more...0 points

Dumpy and the Firefighters (The Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy and the Firefighters (The Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

It's New Year's Day in Apple Harbor, and all the more...0 points

Dumpy to the Rescue! (My First I Can Read) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy to the Rescue! (My First I Can Read) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Many things are missing at Merryhill Farm -- the more...0 points

Dumpy at School by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy at School by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy's back! The beloved little truck, saved from more...0 points

Dumpy's Valentine (My First I Can Read) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy's Valentine (My First I Can Read) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

It's Valentine's Day, and poor Trusty the Mail Tr more...0 points

Dumpy's Apple Shop (My First I Can Read) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy's Apple Shop (My First I Can Read) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

It's Apple Day and time for the Barnes family to more...0 points

Dumpy's Happy Holiday (The Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dumpy's Happy Holiday (The Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

It's the holiday season in Apple Harbor, and in th more...0 points

Dumpy Saves Christmas by Julie Andrews Edwards

Dumpy Saves Christmas by Julie Andrews Edwards

It's Christmas Eve on Merryhill Farm, and Charlie more...0 points

Simeon's Gift 

More than just a book.

This story, by Julie Andrews Edwards and her daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, was also adapted into a musical.

Simeon's Gift (Julie Andrews Collection)

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/12/2009)Buy Now

Convinced that his "lowly status" and the "simplicity of his art" will never provide more than a "meager existence" for his beloved, minstrel Simeon sets out on a fairy tale-like quest to free the music "deep in his soul." He encounters a veritable symphony of new sounds on his pilgrimage--the insistent beat of soldiers' drums, the harmonic chanting of monks, the general cacophony of a big city--but sadly, this barrage of new sounds bewilders and overwhelms Simeon, who feels his own attempts at song suffer in comparison. Lonely and weary, he abandons his quest and trades his lute for a canoe to take him home. On the way, Simeon befriends a bright little bird, a beautiful fish, and lovely fawn who become his companions. Heartened by his new friends and overjoyed to see his beloved Sorrel, Simeon breaks into song and discovers the music of his soul.

For ages 5 to 8.

More books by Julie Andrews Edwards 

Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards

Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards

Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place t more...1 point

The Great American Mousical (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

The Great American Mousical (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Below the bright lights of Broadway, there sits a more...0 points

Little Bo: The Story of Bonnie Boadicea by Julie Andrews Edwards

Little Bo: The Story of Bonnie Boadicea by Julie Andrews Edwards

Julie Andrews's internationally celebrated voice i more...0 points

Dragon: Hound of Honor (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

Dragon: Hound of Honor (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Andrews Edwards, Emma Walton Hamilton

In the noble and dangerous times of medieval Fran more...0 points

A Very Special Book for Mothers 

by Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton

Thanks to You: Wisdom from Mother & Child (Julie Andrews Collection)

Children learn much about the world from their mothers. But what about the unexpected wisdom mothers gain while parenting?
Julie Andrews Edwards and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton share their mutual discoveries and delight in the growth experiences of childhood and motherhood in this tender new book that hit #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List.

What do you think? Have you read any of these books? 

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DebiJones wrote...

Hey Susan!
What a wonderful lens! I have admired and followed Julie Andrews films for many years starting with A Sound Of Music, but I had NO idea she is an author! I look forward to reading her work! Thank You!

ReplyPosted April 20, 2009

susannaduffy wrote...

I hadn't realised she was an author. Amazing how I could have gone about in such ignorance. Thanks for the information which, as always, is the best from your pen - or i should say, keyboard.

ReplyPosted February 17, 2009

EclecticWAHM wrote...

Mandy was one of my favorite books as a child, and is a favorite of my daughter's as well! Great lens!

ReplyPosted July 15, 2008

Spook wrote...

I always liked her as an actress but never knew that she had written any books, so was informative for me. Perhaps I can get some for my grandchildren, if and when I have any

ReplyPosted June 26, 2008

Jimmie wrote...

Loved Mandy as a child!! It really touched me! Julie Andrews is an amazing woman!

ReplyPosted June 23, 2008

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