A MAGICAL nanny will lead a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious storytime in celebration of an international campaign to get more children reading.

Mary Poppins will appear at Greenstead Library, in Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, on March 2 to commemorate World Book Day.

The quirky character, played by mayoress of Colchester Nicola Goodchild, will read to youngsters before they take part in crafts and activities.

Free tea, coffee and refreshments will also be available throughout the event, which will run from 10am until 3.30pm.