Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. The story of Dick Whittington and his cat, about how a poor boy seeking his fortune ended up becoming Mayor of London, is based on the original Ladybird retelling by Vera Southgate, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best ­- full of richness and detail. Children have always loved and will always remember these classic stories and sharing them together is an experience to treasure.