Dick Whittington
Storytime for Kids
- Published
- April 10, 2026
- Duration
- 4:18
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- May 24, 2026
Discusses kids, family.
Summary
This illustrated children's book recounts the legendary tale of Dick Whittington, a destitute boy who travels to London seeking fortune. After finding employment in the grand home of Mr. Fitzwarren, Dick uses his only penny to purchase a cat to clear the mice from his attic bedroom. He eventually sends the feline on a trading voyage, where it is purchased…
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This illustrated children's book recounts the legendary tale of Dick Whittington, a destitute boy who travels to London seeking fortune. After finding employment in the grand home of Mr. Fitzwarren, Dick uses his only penny to purchase a cat to clear the mice from his attic bedroom. He eventually sends the feline on a trading voyage, where it is purchased for a massive sum by a king plagued by rodents. This unexpected wealth allows Dick to become a successful merchant and eventually serves as th
Themes
- kids
- family