Since 1933, The Story About Ping has captivated generations of readers, but never before has it been available in a mass-market paperback format. No one can deny the appeal of the books hero, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat in the Yangtze River. Full color. nSince 1933, The Story About Ping has captivated generations of readers, but never before has it been available in a mass-market paperback format. No one can deny the appeal of the books hero, Ping, the spirited little duck who lives on a boat on the Yangtze River. Pings misadventures one night while exploring the world around his home form the basis of this timeless classic, which is brought to life by Kurt Wieses warm and poignant illustrations.