The remainder of Hampson's life was spent working as a freelance commercial artist for various publications including Ladybird Books.

A long series of books based on the stories was produced by Ladybird Books, also under the title Puddle Lane.

Second Ladybird Book of British Birds and their Nests, illus.

An independent company for much of its life, Ladybird Books became part of the Pearson Group in 1972.

The four Ladybird Books are intended for children.

- He never wore one, he only wore an eyepatch in Ladybird Books.

He also illustrated a number of books, including the Ladybird Books.

Grapple appears in the 1986 story book Galvatron's Air Attack by Ladybird Books.

Published by Ladybird Books in the 1940s, these children's classics are now extremely rare.

At the age of 9 years, Jayne was the youngest author to ever write for Ladybird Books.