Join Mary as she tries all sorts of new things, including eclairs, cream buns, going on buses, airplanes, boats, taxis and even winning first prize at a show, all in the company of her long suffering-friend, the Owl Man. Gwynedd Rae's enchanting Mary Plain stories have an enduring. timeless appeal and Clara Vulliamy's illustrations will introduce Mary Plain and friend to a whole new generation of readers.