Uncle Wiggily Longears, a kind and adventurous rabbit gentleman, encounters Baby Bunty, a young rabbit girl, who is feeling down because she desires a scooter like the other animal children. Uncle Wiggily, always eager to help, takes her to the store to buy one. Baby Bunty is thrilled and attempts to ride it, but struggles with steering, leading to several humorous mishaps. Despite her initial difficulties, she remains determined to learn. Uncle Wiggily, despite his age and rheumatism, decides to demonstrate how to ride the scooter. He inadvertently finds himself at the top of a hill and, unable to stop, speeds down, eventually crashing into a stump. Fortunately, he lands safely on soft moss, unharmed. Baby Bunty is impressed by his unintended acrobatics, though Uncle Wiggily advises against such a dismount. With Uncle Wiggily's encouragement and guidance, Baby Bunty gradually masters riding her scooter, avoiding hills, and enjoys her new toy. The story highlights themes of perseverance, kindness, and the joy of learning new skills, all wrapped in a light-hearted and whimsical narrative.
By Howard R. Garis · First published 1911 · Genre: Children's Fiction, Animal Fiction, Adventure