Uncle Wiggily and Baby Bunty
Uncle Wiggily, an elderly rabbit, is feeling the effects of age, with aches and pains troubling him. Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, his housekeeper, suggests that having a lively companion might rejuvenate him. While out in the woods, Uncle Wiggily hears a voice calling for help from a hollow stump. He discovers Baby Bunty, a young rabbit girl who had been trapped after hiding from a fox. Uncle Wiggily frees her, and Bunty immediately brings energy into his life by engaging him in a game of tag. This playful interaction makes Uncle Wiggily feel younger and more spry. Nurse Jane's suggestion proves correct, as the presence of the lively Bunty invigorates Uncle Wiggily, helping him overcome his stiffness and aches.
By Howard R. Garis · First published 1918 · Genre: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Animal Fiction · 1,193 words
First lines
"Ouch! Oh, dear! My! My!"
That was what Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy heard one day in the hollow stump bungalow. She was just getting breakfast for Uncle Wiggily Longears, the bunny gentleman.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Howard R. Garis
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Fantasy, Animal Fiction, Adventure, Humor
- Length: 1,193 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The narrative is aimed at young readers with simple language, engaging characters, and underlying moral themes.
- Fantasy — The story features anthropomorphic animals and whimsical elements that create a magical, otherworldly setting.
- Animal Fiction — Central characters are animals given human traits, engaging in adventures that drive the plot.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a quest for vitality and companionship, involving dynamic movement through varied settings.
Tags
children's literature · animal characters · adventure · fantasy · folklore · fable · morality · whimsy · classic · storytelling · family · imagination
More by Howard R. Garis
- The Second Adventures of Uncle Wiggily (1914)
- Uncle Wiggily on the Farm (1903)
- Uncle Wiggily's Silk Hat (1923)
- Uncle Wiggily's Fishing Trip (1902)
- Uncle Wiggily's Rolling Hoop (1918)
- Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Skates (1902)
- Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Ride (1918)
- Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Balloon (1928)
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