--- product_id: 2334952 title: "The Story about Ping" price: "£5.00" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334952-the-story-about-ping store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Story about Ping **Price:** £5.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Story about Ping - **How much does it cost?** £5.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334952-the-story-about-ping) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Story about Ping [Flack, Marjorie, Wiese, Kurt] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Story about Ping Review: An eternal classic, in the same league as the books by Virginia Lee Burton. - THE STORY ABOUT PING by Marjorie Flack and Kurt Wiese is a 32-page book, with an illustration on every page. The illustations have black ink outlines of the characters and objects, which are filled in with colored pastel chalk. The texture of the drawing paper can be seen, by way of the near-microscopic dots. The textures of the chalk marks, the streaks and dots, are a treat to the eye. The book is a classic, having been first published in 1933. The first picture shows a line of ducks walking off a wooden boat, across a board, to a meadow. Ping is in the middle of the line. The next picture shows the same ducks climbing back into the boat at sunset. The next picture shows Ping's choice not to return the boat, because he was a little late in returning and was afraid of getting a spank from the master of the boat. The last duck on board always got a spank. The next 20 or so pictures show the consequences of Ping's decision to stay away. Being alone at night. Being lost on the river amidst a group of unfamiliar wooden boats, and not knowing which boat was his. Being captured by a boy. Being imprisoned in a basket on a boat. Being released from the basket by the boy. Spotting his familiar family of ducks from a distance, and swimming back to his boat. Getting a spank. The narrative begins like this: "Once upon a time there was a beautifil young duck named Ping. Ping lived with his mother and his father and two sisters and three brothers and eleven aunts and seven uncles and forty-two cousins. Their home was a boat with two wise eyes on the Yangtze River." These opening words remind me of the opening words of another classic, where most of the story takes place on the water: "Call me Ishmael. Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen, and regulating the circulation." Both books are classics. But THE STORY OF PING is a classic suitable especially for little kids. My list of "must own" children's books include: THE STORY ABOUT PING by Marjorie Flack, THE LITTLE HOUSE by Virginia Lee Burton, CAPS FOR SALE by Esphyr Slobodkina, the books illustrated by Tibor Gergley, and of course RICHARD SCARRY'S BEST STORYBOOK EVER! by Richard Scarry. Oh, to be the parent of a 2-year old once again!!! Review: Great story, Kids love it. - Great book and artwork. Kids love it. Arrived well packaged in good condition. As pictured and described. Well pleased customer . ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #15,385 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #9 in Children's Ducks & Other Waterfowl Books #331 in Children's Classics #861 in Children's Literature (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,333) | | Dimensions | 8 x 0.12 x 8 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Grade level | Preschool - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 0448421658 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0448421650 | | Item Weight | 3 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 32 pages | | Publication date | August 28, 2000 | | Publisher | Grosset & Dunlap | | Reading age | 2 - 6 years, from customers | ## Images ![The Story about Ping - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1xNJ7ekU9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An eternal classic, in the same league as the books by Virginia Lee Burton. *by T***Y on May 7, 2010* THE STORY ABOUT PING by Marjorie Flack and Kurt Wiese is a 32-page book, with an illustration on every page. The illustations have black ink outlines of the characters and objects, which are filled in with colored pastel chalk. The texture of the drawing paper can be seen, by way of the near-microscopic dots. The textures of the chalk marks, the streaks and dots, are a treat to the eye. The book is a classic, having been first published in 1933. The first picture shows a line of ducks walking off a wooden boat, across a board, to a meadow. Ping is in the middle of the line. The next picture shows the same ducks climbing back into the boat at sunset. The next picture shows Ping's choice not to return the boat, because he was a little late in returning and was afraid of getting a spank from the master of the boat. The last duck on board always got a spank. The next 20 or so pictures show the consequences of Ping's decision to stay away. Being alone at night. Being lost on the river amidst a group of unfamiliar wooden boats, and not knowing which boat was his. Being captured by a boy. Being imprisoned in a basket on a boat. Being released from the basket by the boy. Spotting his familiar family of ducks from a distance, and swimming back to his boat. Getting a spank. The narrative begins like this: "Once upon a time there was a beautifil young duck named Ping. Ping lived with his mother and his father and two sisters and three brothers and eleven aunts and seven uncles and forty-two cousins. Their home was a boat with two wise eyes on the Yangtze River." These opening words remind me of the opening words of another classic, where most of the story takes place on the water: "Call me Ishmael. Some years ago - never mind how long precisely - having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen, and regulating the circulation." Both books are classics. But THE STORY OF PING is a classic suitable especially for little kids. My list of "must own" children's books include: THE STORY ABOUT PING by Marjorie Flack, THE LITTLE HOUSE by Virginia Lee Burton, CAPS FOR SALE by Esphyr Slobodkina, the books illustrated by Tibor Gergley, and of course RICHARD SCARRY'S BEST STORYBOOK EVER! by Richard Scarry. Oh, to be the parent of a 2-year old once again!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story, Kids love it. *by B***Z on August 22, 2025* Great book and artwork. Kids love it. Arrived well packaged in good condition. As pictured and described. Well pleased customer . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beloved family storybook with a good moral. *by C***N on July 24, 2025* Book in great condition. My adult autistic son was thrilled when I gave it to him because his 38-year-old hard-back is coming apart. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Story about Ping (Reading Railroad) - Make Way for Ducklings --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334952-the-story-about-ping](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2334952-the-story-about-ping) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*