The Duck and the Kangaroo is a humorous poem. It presents the dialogues between the Duck and a Kangaroo. The Duck is fed up of his boring life in the nasty pond. One day he meets a Kangaroo and praises him for his hopping ability. He requests the Kangaroo to give him a ride on his back but the Kangaroo has some fears in his mind.
He says that the Duck’s wet and cold feet would make him ill. The Duck brings four pairs of woollen socks to keep his feet dry and warm. The Kangaroo then agrees to give a ride to the Duck. They go round the world three times.
