Character encyclopedia
Johnny Chuck
Johnny Chuck is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.
Green Meadows model
This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.
Original illustrations
These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Character encyclopedia
Personality
He is one of the best-natured of the little meadow people, and everybody likes him.
Home
His snug home is in the Green Meadows, dug deep and usually with a back door.
Friends and relationships
Family: He loves timid Polly Chuck and longs to protect her, and he teaches their three baby Chucks. Peter Rabbit is his best friend, and Jimmy Skunk and the Merry Little Breezes are his playmates and helpers. Hunters and dangers: Reddy Fox teases and hunts him, but Johnny is not much afraid and once fought Reddy for Danny Meadow Mouse.
Interesting facts
- Being so round and fat, he puffs and blows whenever he runs.
- He sleeps the whole winter through without waking once.
- His whistles are signals, and a sharp one means run.
Book appearances
- Old Mother West Wind; The Adventures of Reddy Fox; The Adventures of Johnny Chuck; The Adventures of Peter Cottontail; The Adventures of Unc' Billy Possum; The Adventures of Mr. Mocker; The Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse; The Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel; The Adventures of Sammy Jay; The Adventures of Buster Bear; The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad; The Adventures of Prickly Porky; The Adventures of Old Man Coyote; The Adventures of Bobby Coon; The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk; The Adventures of Bob White