Uncle Wiggily Stories

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The stories of Uncle Wiggily Longears revolve around his adventures and the animals he helps. Set in a world where kindness and problem-solving guide the actions of all, these stories feature Uncle Wiggily as the central figure, often using his airship, ingenuity, or simply his good heart to assist others in need.

Airship and Travel Adventures

One of the most consistent elements in Uncle Wiggily’s stories is his airship, which he uses to travel and assist others. In Uncle Wiggily And The Grocery Cat, Uncle Wiggily helps Tom, a grocery cat whose basket breaks while making deliveries. He gives Tom a ride in his airship to deliver groceries to Mrs. Wibblewobble. Similarly, Uncle Wiggily And The Bird Seed follows Uncle Wiggily as he travels to buy bird seed for Nurse Jane’s cat. When his airship balloons have problems, local birds assist him to get back home.

In Uncle Wiggily And The Popgun, a mishap with his airship results in it flying away when Uncle Wiggily is distracted. With the help of a popgun, he manages to deflate the balloons and retrieve his airship. Uncle Wiggily And The Doll House sees Uncle Wiggily using his airship to rescue a dollhouse for Susie Littletail after her father accidentally drops it into a valley.

Helping Others and Problem Solving

Throughout his adventures, Uncle Wiggily helps various animals and people with problems. In Uncle Wiggily And The Smoky Chimney, Uncle Wiggily assists a Flump by clearing the blockage in his chimney, leading to a happier life for the Flump. In Uncle Wiggily And The Wolf, Uncle Wiggily brings home a wooden wolf ornament, which later helps to protect him from Skeezicks, a troublemaking character.

Uncle Wiggily helps a young boy in Uncle Wiggily And The Skates when the boy falls through thin ice while skating. Uncle Wiggily, with the help of two beaver boys, rescues him by felling a tree. In Uncle Wiggily And The Camel, he helps a camel find water in the desert and later, the camel helps him escape danger.

In Uncle Wiggily And The Elephant, Uncle Wiggily aids an elephant who has a stone lodged in its foot. After helping the elephant, the animal repays him by preventing a fire at Uncle Wiggily’s bungalow. Another example of his help is in Uncle Wiggily And The Tiger, where Uncle Wiggily helps a tiger who has a thorn in its paw and later, the tiger helps Uncle Wiggily with household tasks.

Acts of Kindness and Good Deeds

Several of Uncle Wiggily’s stories emphasize his kind actions toward animals and humans alike. In Uncle Wiggily And The Poor Dog, a poor dog trapped under logs is rescued by Uncle Wiggily, leading to a newfound friendship. Uncle Wiggily And The Good Boy tells the story of a kind boy who helps a dog, and Uncle Wiggily helps him by providing assistance during a difficult situation. Uncle Wiggily’s compassion is also evident in Uncle Wiggily And The Bad Dog, where he helps a bad dog who is left without food or water, changing the dog’s behavior.

In Uncle Wiggily And The Bad Boy, Uncle Wiggily helps a boy who is cruel to animals by providing him a lesson that leads the boy to reconsider his actions. Similarly, in Uncle Wiggily And The Chicken-pox, Uncle Wiggily tricks a boy who is throwing stones at animals by covering him with chicken feathers, teaching him a lesson about kindness.

Special Celebrations and Holidays

Uncle Wiggily also enjoys helping others during special occasions. In Uncle Wiggily’s Valentine, Uncle Wiggily creates a homemade valentine for Nurse Jane, but when a girl in the woods is upset about not having one for her teacher, he gives her his. In Uncle Wiggily’s New Year’s Horn, Uncle Wiggily helps poorer children celebrate New Year’s Eve by making horns from old goat horns. Another instance is Uncle Wiggily And The Birthday Cake, where Uncle Wiggily helps a girl whose mother cannot find candles for her birthday cake by providing pine knots to use as makeshift candles.

Facing Challenges and Difficulties

Despite his kindness, Uncle Wiggily faces numerous challenges. In Uncle Wiggily Up A Tree, he builds an airship, but it crashes during a hailstorm, and he needs help from a squirrel to get down from the tree. In Uncle Wiggily And The Fire, he uses his airship to extinguish a fire threatening the Littletail family home, demonstrating his quick thinking in emergencies.

In Uncle Wiggily And The Wild Rabbit, Uncle Wiggily helps a wild rabbit who is causing trouble in his garden and later assists in nursing the rabbit back to health after he breaks his leg. Similarly, in Uncle Wiggily And The Mumps, Uncle Wiggily shows kindness by helping a sick boy and bringing him honey, ultimately leading the boy to be more considerate of animals.