Author:
Marjorie Flack
Illustrator: Kurt Wiese
Publisher:
Bodley Head, London (Picture Puffin Book)
Publication Date:
1972
Series:
Picture Puffin Book
Format:
Softcover
Pages:
[32] pages, chiefly colour illustrations
ISBN:
0140500014
Condition:
Good – Covers lightly grubby, creased and rubbed. Owner's name on title page. Internally clean and fully intact.
Description:
Part of the beloved Picture Puffin series, this 1972 edition of The Story About Ping brings to life the classic tale of a little duck who lives on a houseboat on the Yangtze River. Written by Marjorie Flack, adapted by Elwyn Richards, and illustrated by Kurt Wiese, this vintage softcover retains all the charm of the original 1933 story, blending adventure, independence, and gentle life lessons.
Why You’ll Love It:
A charming vintage Puffin edition of a classic tale, perfect for collectors, early readers, and families who cherish timeless picture books. Beautifully illustrated and still widely loved.
