Uncle Wiggily and Bunty's Scooter
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 · 1,239 words
First lines
One day, when Uncle Wiggily Longears, the bunny rabbit gentleman, came home to his hollow stump bungalow, having been over to call on Grandpa Goosey Gander, Mr. Longears saw Baby Bunty sitting on the front steps looking very sad and sorrowful.
"What's the matter? " asked Uncle Wiggily. "Did you lose your grape vine skipping rope, Baby Bunty?"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Howard R. Garis
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Fiction, Animal Fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Light Fantasy
- Length: 1,239 words
- Structure: 1 section, 34 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Children's Fiction — The narrative uses simple language and themes that cater to a young audience with moral undertones.
- Animal Fiction — Anthropomorphic animal characters engaging in human-like activities are central to the story.
- Adventure — The plot is driven by a series of exciting escapades and mishaps involving a scooter ride.
- Comedy — Humorous dialogue and situational comedy are prevalent throughout the tale.
Tags
children's literature · animal characters · fiction · adventure · whimsical · children's classic · moral lesson · imaginative storytelling · tale · humor · anthropomorphic animals · family story
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)
- All works by Howard R. Garis