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Dick Whittington and His Cat

A folk tale retold from Favorite Fairy Tales by Logan Marshall

Dick Whittington and His Cat is an English folk tale, retold here from Logan Marshall's Favorite Fairy Tales, a collection published in the early twentieth century. The historical Richard Whittington (1354–1423) was a real merchant who became Lord Mayor of London four times, though the story of the cat is legend. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The tale is worth a child's time because it shows that kindness, hard work and a little bit of luck can change a life—and that generosity matters most when fortune smiles.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 355 words in 5 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Favorite Fairy Tales, Logan Marshall

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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