The Story About Ping

Written by Marjorie Flack · Illustrated by Kurt Wiese

A duck's adventure begins when he misses his boat on the Yangtze River.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.2/5 Goodreads · 43,562 ratings

32 pages· 1,140 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD920L

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Bookroo's summary

Ping, a curious duck, misses his master's houseboat on the Yangtze River, sparking an unexpected adventure. As he navigates the river's mysteries, will he find his way back home? Discover the challenges and surprises that await this spirited little duck in a timeless tale of exploration and courage.

From the publisher

A little duck finds adventure on the Yangtze River when he is too late to board his master’s houseboat one evening.

At a glance

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Words: 1,140
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD920L

Themes & topics

Books about ducks Books about China Books about rivers Books about perseverance Books about self-discovery

What readers & critics say

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“This story had some really cool aspects! I loved the aspects of fun culture Ping shows us, and how the boy stayed afloat by tying a barrel to his back. However, there wasn't enough to this book that I would personally buy it for my kiddos. It was a little lackluster, even though there were interesting pieces. The story is predictable and a little boring, and there's no real message for a young reader.”

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