The Story about Ping

by Marjorie Flack, Kurt Wiese (Illustrator)

Overview

Since 1933, "The Story About Ping" has captivated generations of readers, but never before has it been available in a mass-market paperback format. No one can deny the appeal of the book's hero, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat in the Yangtze River. Full color.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780448421650
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	08/28/2000
Series:	Reading Railroad Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.11(d)
Lexile:	AD920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Marjorie Flack first got the idea for her classic story from her first book, written by her friend Helen Lomen. The Peking ducks in Angus and the Ducks so intrigued her that she began researching them. The Story About Ping was the result. She went on to write and illustrate many more children's stories, including Boats on the River, illustrated by Jay Hyde Barnum, which was named a Caldecott Honor Book. Ms. Flack died in 1958.

Kurt Wiese illustrated almost three hundred books for children. Books he both wrote and illustrated include You Can Write Chinese and Fish in the Air. Both stories were named Caldecott Honor Books, and reflect his experiences as a traveler in China where he lived for six years. Mr. Wiese died in 1974.

Editorial Reviews

This classic story about a duckling who lives on a boat on the Yangtze River has charmed readers since 1933. When the owner calls for the ducks to come home, Ping, the smallest duck, tries not to be the last up the gangplank--for the last duck counted gets spanked on the back. One evening Ping misses the call to come home and stays out all night. His harrowing adventures the following day send him paddling back, only to be last again. Poor Ping!

Barnes & Noble Staff