Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Party
Uncle Wiggily Longears, a rabbit gentleman, is surprised to find his housekeeper, Nurse Jane, preparing an abundance of cakes, pies, and jam tarts. These treats are for a play party for Baby Bunty, a little rabbit girl who has been well-behaved. Uncle Wiggily is relieved, thinking the party will allow him to rest without being asked to play games. However, Nurse Jane insists he attend the party briefly to be polite. Baby Bunty is thrilled about the party and invites her animal friends, including Sammie and Susie Littletail, Johnnie and Billie Bushytail, and Lulu, Alice, and Jimmie Wibblewobble. Uncle Wiggily, wearing his best red vest, is asked to sing a song, which he does, amusing the children with a tune about a carrot. As the party progresses, Uncle Wiggily attempts to relax and nap, but Baby Bunty repeatedly calls on him to pass food to the guests. Despite his efforts to rest, he is continually interrupted. Eventually, Baby Bunty announces the arrival of grasshopper and cricket musicians, who play for the children to dance. Uncle Wiggily, realizing he cannot sleep, joins in the fun, acknowledging that no one could grow old or stiff at such a lively party.
By Howard R. Garis · First published 1912 · Genre: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy · 1,181 words
First lines
"My goodness me, sakes alive, Nurse Jane! " cried Uncle Wiggily Longears one morning, as he came downstairs in his hollow stump bungalow. "Why are you making so many cakes, pies and jam tarts? You have enough for a picnic!"
"These are for Baby Bunty! " explained the muskrat lady housekeeper.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Howard R. Garis
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy, Fable, Humor
- Length: 1,181 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Children's Literature — The story is crafted with a simple, engaging narrative and language aimed at young readers.
- Animal Fiction — Anthropomorphic animal characters drive the plot and interactions, a hallmark of this genre.
- Fantasy — The whimsical events and imaginative settings contribute to a fantastical atmosphere.
- Fable — The narrative's structure and character behaviors offer allegorical insights and moral undertones.
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children's literature · fable · anthropomorphic · animal characters · adventure · whimsical · storybook · fantasy · imaginative · quirky · party · festive
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 Baby Bunty (1918)
- Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Skates (1902)
- Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Ride (1918)
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