Ping didn't want to be the last in line to board the boat because it would mean a spanking so he set off to explore the world.

The country bunny is a lady, and she attains the exalted position of Easter Bunny in spite of her responsibilities as the mother of twenty-one children. That the story ends with success and a reward is, of course, as every child would wish. Like so many other classic stories for children, this one grew from being told and retold to a child for many years. That is why Mr. Heyward gives credit on the title-page to his eight-year-old daughter, Jenifer....

Angus the dog is curious about the noise coming from the other side of the hedge until he meets the ducks.