This beautiful Ladybird ebook edition of Dick Whittington is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The tale is sensitively retold, retaining all the key parts of the story beginning with Dick setting off on his London adventure through to the loss of his cat and the riches his cat eventually brings him.
Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Big Pancake, Beauty and the Beast and The Princess and the Frog.
Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings 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 fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.
The Queen is not a subject beyond humour; a welcome, gold-embossed reissue of Nicholas Allan's picture book The Queen's Knickers takes a cheerily irreverent look at royals
—— Julia Eccleshare , GuardianHumourous, entertaining and a little bit naughty, this classic has been revived with a eye-catching new cover for the Jubilee, the story inside is as brilliant as it has always been . . . Pairing a tongue-in-cheek story of how the Queen chooses her undergarments, with charming and warming illustrations, creates a book to be loved by children of all ages
—— Book KeepersA jolly story . . . This one made my four-year-old son hoot with laughter
—— Lorna Bradbury , Daily TelegraphThis new edition will hopefully bring the book to a whole new audience of knicker-making monarchists
—— IndependentThis is a knockout . . . Affectionate, funny and entirely delightful
—— Books for ChildrenFunny, well-written and illustrated
—— Daily ExpressA naughty charming book
—— Evening StandardPure fun
—— Mail on SundayA delightful tale
—— Yours magazineSpeculation about HRH's underwear is a mischievous subject that children will no doubt enjoy during the pomp and circumstance of the Diamond Jubilee
—— Primary TimesThis hilarious and irreverent book with delightful pictures takes you on a royal tour of the royal smalls
—— ParentdishWhat fun! Children will adore this book, with its irreverent look at the fascinating topic of what the Queen wears under all her smart outfits . . . A wonderfully imaginative look inside a child's mind
—— Parents in TouchWarm, affectionate but naughtily humorous this is a must read text for any child aged from one to six-years-old
—— Eye magazine