In this story, Baby Bunty, a young rabbit girl, asks Uncle Wiggily, an elderly rabbit gentleman, for help in picking flowers for her teacher's bouquet. Uncle Wiggily, feeling a bit stiff from a previous day's picnic, agrees to help but prefers not to move much. Baby Bunty, wanting to keep him active, devises a playful plan to rouse him from his rest. She pretends to encounter various threats in the woods, such as a snake, a beast in an airship, and a spotted leopard, each time calling for Uncle Wiggily's help. Each supposed threat turns out to be harmless—a worm, a dragonfly, and a frog boy. Uncle Wiggily, realizing Baby Bunty's playful intentions, eventually joins her in picking flowers, staying active and engaged. The story highlights themes of playfulness, imagination, and the importance of staying active and involved.
By Howard R. Garis · First published 1916 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Animal Fantasy, Fable