The story follows Uncle Wiggily, a kind and adventurous elderly rabbit, who often finds himself in whimsical and humorous situations. In the first adventure, Uncle Wiggily encounters Susie Littletail's runaway hoop, which tangles around his legs. Despite his attempts to teach Susie how to roll the hoop properly, it causes chaos, entangling Aunt Lettie the goat and two bear gentlemen, Mr. Stubtail and Mr. Whitewash. The mishaps lead to laughter and a lesson in patience and understanding. In another escapade, Uncle Wiggily builds a makeshift sailboat from a washtub and invites Nurse Jane, his muskrat lady housekeeper, for a ride. They set sail on the duck pond ocean, but the wind dies, leaving them stranded. The Snappy Shark and the Skillery Scallery Alligator plot to catch Uncle Wiggily, but through cleverness, he uses the alligator to tow the boat to safety, thwarting their plans. In a winter adventure, Uncle Wiggily constructs a bob sled with Uncle Butter. They offer rides to Aunt Lettie and Mrs. Twistytail, the pig lady. Meanwhile, the Bushy Bear and Bob Cat devise a plan to capture Uncle Wiggily by disguising the bear as an old lady. The ruse is discovered, and through quick thinking, Uncle Wiggily and his friends manage to escape, leaving the bear frustrated. Throughout these tales, Uncle Wiggily's resourcefulness, kindness, and humor shine as he navigates each challenge, teaching lessons of friendship, ingenuity, and the joy of adventure.
By Howard R. Garis · First published 1918 · Genre: Children's Literature, Children's Fantasy, Adventure