Ping was an adventurous duck who lived on a beautiful wise-eyed boat on the Yangtze River. He liked his life on the riverboat and enjoyed the company of his large family and kind master. However, he didn't like being the last in line to board the boat at night, as that unlucky duck got a loud spank.

Faced with the possibility of being last, Ping set out on his own to explore the fascinating world of life on the Yangtze River. The Story About Ping is a beloved children's book, celebrated for its spirited and irrepressible hero and its beautiful evocation of a distant land and way of life.

Every child can sympathize with a dawdling duck who wants to avoid a spanking and share his excitement and wonder as he sails down the river.