The Story about Ping [Book]

Since 1933,The Story About Pinghas 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, Ping, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat on the Yangtze River. Ping's misadventures one night while exploring the world around his home form the basis of this timeless classic, which is brought to life byKurt Wiese's warm and poignant illustrations.Marjorie Flackfirst got the idea for her classic story from her first book, written by her friend Helen Lomen. The Peking ducks inAngus 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, includingBoats on the River, illustrated by Jay Hyde Barnum, which was named a Caldecott Honor Book. Ms. Flack died in 1958.

Kurt Wieseillustrated almost three hundred books for children. Books he both wrote and illustrated includeYou Can Write Chinese andFish 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.US