This story was written by Marjorie Flack and illustrated by Kurt Weise. Originally published in 1933, it is a story about a beautiful young duck named Ping. He lives with his large duck family on a weise-eyed boat on the yellow waters of the Yangtze River. The last duck back to the boat earns a spank on the back, so one day, when Ping knows he will be the last duck to return to the boat, he hides in the grass and the boat moves on without him. The next day, Ping is enticed and caught by a boy whose father declares, “A duck dinner has come to us.” In the end, Ping must accept his punishment for being the last duck.
The pictures, drawn in ink and coloured with coloured pencils are simple but charming.
Children of all ages will love this story because they will recognize their own actions in wanting to escape punishment for misdeeds.
The happy ending sees Ping return to the comfort of his loving family.
32 pages
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