Uncle Wiggily and the Flowers
Uncle Wiggily Longears, a rabbit gentleman, is wandering through the woods contemplating dinner when he hears someone calling his name. Initially cautious, fearing it might be the Pipsisewah or Skuddlemagoon, he soon realizes it's Baby Bunty, a young rabbit. Baby Bunty, carrying yellow flowers, intends to give them to Nurse Jane. Uncle Wiggily sneezes when the flowers are held too close to his nose due to their ticklish petals. Baby Bunty invites Uncle Wiggily to play tag, leading him on a chase through the woods. Suddenly, the Pipsisewah appears, threatening Baby Bunty. However, she cleverly uses her bouquet of flowers to make the Pipsisewah sneeze violently, sending him away. Uncle Wiggily is relieved and impressed by Baby Bunty's quick thinking. He agrees to carry some of the flowers, ensuring they are kept away from his nose to avoid sneezing. The story concludes with everything resolved, and a hint at another adventure involving Uncle Wiggily and a white birch.
By Howard R. Garis · First published 1911 · Genre: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy · 1,094 words
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Uncle Wiggily Longears, the bunny rabbit gentleman, was hopping through the woods one day, wondering what Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy would have for his dinner in the hollow stump bungalow, when, suddenly, Mr. Longears heard some one call:
"Uncle Wiggily! Uncle Wiggily! Wait for me! Oh, wait for me!"
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Howard R. Garis
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Children's Literature, Animal Fiction, Fantasy, Fable, Humor
- Length: 1,094 words
- Structure: 1 section, 32 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Children's Literature — The story is written for a young audience, featuring simple language, engaging narrative, and playful tone.
- Animal Fiction — The main characters are anthropomorphic animals, which is a defining trait of animal fiction.
- Fantasy — The whimsical, imaginative setting and magical elements, such as talking animals and exaggerated actions, align with fantasy.
- Fable — The narrative includes moral undertones and allegorical elements typical of fables, illustrating lessons through animal characters.
Tags
children's literature · classic · anthropomorphic · whimsical · adventure · folklore · fantasy · moral lesson · imaginative · illustrated · vintage · storybook
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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