Books like The Story About Ping
By Marjorie Flack
For the kid who's afraid of being left behind, Ping's night away from the safety of the boat feels like a real test — and a real reassurance. Gentle, atmospheric, a little tense, ultimately comforting.
A mischievous rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden against his mother's warning, and once he's spotted, must find his way home safely while being chased.
A tiny snail longing to see the world hitches a ride on a humpback whale's tail, and together they sail to icebergs and volcanoes — until the whale gets stranded and needs the smallest friend to save her.
A mouse named Wilfred Toadflax joins a blanket delivery to the High Hills, hoping to find gold — but when he gets stuck on a rock face, thick fog rolls in and traps him and Mr Apple far from home.
When every girl at the Paris boarding school falls sick on Christmas Eve, the smallest and bravest one stays well enough to take charge — and finds unexpected help from a magical rug-selling merchant.
A bush grandmother uses magic to make a young possum invisible, but when Hush longs to see herself again, the two possums journey across Australia in search of the food that will bring her back into view.
A small owl who has always dreamed of knighthood gets his chance during Knight Night Watch, when a huge, frightening intruder appears at the castle he's sworn to protect.
An aging donkey, dog, cat, and rooster, each cast off by masters who no longer want them, set out together for Bremen-Town to become street musicians and find a robbers' cabin standing in their way.
A girl in a red cloak walks alone through the woods to visit her ailing grandmother, unaware that a wicked wolf is following close behind with plans of his own.
A restless chicken named Louise leaves the henhouse craving adventure, facing pirates on the high seas, a lion under the big top, and a mysterious stranger in a bustling bazaar.
A millionaire dog-poet arrives in Paris and is swept up by dazzling characters like Fritz from the Ritz and Pierre Potpurri, but something — namely love — still eludes him.
A young hero condemned by a jealous king must earn the trust of the legendary winged horse Pegasus, then ride him into battle against the fire-breathing Chimera.
Seven sisters, each with her own special talent, must join forces and race to rescue their baby Seventh Sister after a hungry dragon snatches her away.
