What is the theme of the story about Ping?

Ping runs away because he doesn’t want to take his punishment. He discovers that the loneliness, fear and danger he encounters are far worse than any pun- ishment he might receive. In the end, Ping learns that family relationships and a sense of community are a vital part of life.

When was The Story About Ping written?

1933
The title in question was “The Story About Ping,” a children’s book written by Marjorie Flack and illustrated by Kurt Wiese, originally published in 1933.

Where did Ping the Duck and his family live?

Yangtze River
Ping was an adventurous duck who lived on a beautiful wise-eyed boat on the Yangtze River. He liked his life on the riverboat just and liked his large family and his kind master.

Who wrote Ping?

Michael John Muuss
Michael John Muuss (October 16, 1958 – November 20, 2000) was the American author of the freeware network tool ping.

How did Marjorie Flack get the idea for Ping?

Marjorie Flack first got the idea for her classic story from her first book, written by her friend Helen Lomen. The Peking ducks in Angus and the Ducks so intrigued her that she began researching them. The Story About Ping was the result.

Who is the author of the story of Ping?

The Story of Ping is a Chinese story by Marjorie Flack and Kurt Wiese about how a young and beautiful duck named Ping gets lost in the Yangtze River after he tries to avoid punishment of being late. The Story of Ping is a cute story about showing the consequences of disobedience and the importance of family that children cannot resist!

What kind of dog was Marjorie Flack’s dog?

Flack was born in Greenport, Long Island, New York in 1897. She was best known for The Story about Ping ( 1933 ), illustrated by Kurt Wiese, popularized by Captain Kangaroo, and for her stories of an insatiably curious Scottish terrier named Angus, who was actually her dog.

What’s the prize for the Marjorie Flack Award?

The award, called The Marjorie Flack Award for Fiction, consists of a $250 prize for the best short story or children’s storybook written by a current AACC student. ^ a b “Marjorie Flack”.