# The Duck and the Kangaroo — Nonsense Books character guide

> The Duck and the Kangaroo in Nonsense Books by Edward Lear.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** the Duck, the Kangaroo, dear Duck

**First appearance:** 0012-the-duck-and-the-kangaroo

## Who they are

A bored pond-duck who begs a kangaroo for a ride around the world, and the cautious hopper who agrees once his wet feet are solved.

## Relationships

### [The Piggy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/characters/the_piggy)

_friendship_

The Duck and the Kangaroo befriend the Piggy, who joins them in their travels and adventures.

### [The Piggy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/characters/the_piggy)

_friendship_

The Duck and the Kangaroo befriend the Piggy, who joins them in their travels and adventures.

## In the story

### [Nonsense Songs](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/nonsense-songs)

The Duck convinces the Kangaroo to give him a ride; they hop around the world three times, becoming the happiest of friends.

### [The Duck and the Kangaroo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/the-duck-and-the-kangaroo)

The Duck initiates the adventure, expressing boredom and longing to explore; the Kangaroo initially hesitates but agrees after the Duck addresses his concerns.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/i)

The Duck speaks to the Kangaroo, expressing his longing to travel beyond the pond.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/ii)

The Duck pleads for a ride on the Kangaroo's back, offering to remain quiet and still during their journey.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/iii)

The Kangaroo speaks to the Duck, considering the request for a ride but raising an objection about the Duck's wet feet.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/iv)

The Duck speaks of his preparations and devotion to the Kangaroo.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/v)

The Duck and the Kangaroo embark on their journey, hopping around the world three times.

### [Chapter IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/iv)

The Duck is mentioned as one of the visitors to the Crumpetty Tree.

### [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/nonsense_books_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations)

Shown having a conversation, with the duck perched on the kangaroo's tail and later riding on it as the kangaroo hops.

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