Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Bouquet

Name: Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Bouquet
Author: Howard R. Garis

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 · 1,259 words

First lines

"Will you do me just a little favor, Uncle Wiggily? " asked Baby Bunty one day, as she came home from school, and saw the dear old rabbit gentleman sitting in the sun outside his hollow stump bungalow.

"Do you a favor? Why, of course, I will, Baby Bunty," said Mr. Longears to the little rabbit girl he had found in the woods. "But I hope it is a favor that will not make me hop around. I am a bit stiff from having gone on the picnic with you yesterday. Though I had a good time, after all," he said.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Howard R. Garis
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's Fiction, Animal Fantasy, Fable, Humor, Adventure
Length: 1,259 words
Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Children's Fiction — The narrative is crafted for young readers with simple language and playful situations that captivate a child's imagination.
Animal Fantasy — The story features anthropomorphic animal characters engaging in human-like activities within a whimsical setting.
Fable — The plot highlights moral and gentle lessons through the interaction and behavior of its animal characters.
Humor — The text utilizes playful misinterpretations and ironic situations to evoke light-hearted amusement.