Duck Delivers

by Tom Tinn-Disbury

A laugh-out-loud adventure filled with 'quacking' bird puns, vibrant illustrations and hilarious high-stakes delivery-drama!

Duck is a home bird. He likes splashing in the bath, eating bread in bed, and organising his sock collection.

Yet, there comes a time when even the most unadventurous birds must fly the nest. And what better way to see the world, than as a Delivery Duck for Feather Force?!

Soon, with his uniform, parcel and STRICT instructions from Osstrich Bosstrich, Duck is scooting off on his very first adventure . . . what could go possibly wrong?

A fun-filled story with messages of perseverance and positivity, perfect for little ones obsessed with the post-people and delivery drivers who knock on their doors! Delivered by author/illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Animals, Adventure, Transport, Childrens, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

Published February 17, 2026

Reviews

[Rosemary Standeven · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful children’s picture book about a stay-at-home duck who would prefer to do nothing except sort his socks. But, Duck’s great-grandfather persuades him to “spread his wings”, get out and have an adventure (or maybe get a job).
Duck should always obey three rules:

1. Pay attention
2. Don’t panic
3. Stay positive

As you might guess, Duck manages to break all the rules. He is a walking (waddling) catastrophe, leaving chaos wherever he goes – which is beautifully illustrated throughout the book. Children can follow Duck’s progress with their finger along the dotted, winding path on each page. The expressions on Duck’s and the other animals’ faces are priceless.
Duck gets a job at the Feather Force Delivery Service, and his first job should take him to Squirrel at Oak Beach. However, he breaks the rules, and ends up many, many miles away. Luckily for him, he is rescued by a passing skier (yes, he sems to have ended up somewhere very cold), and courtesy of his new friend makes the delivery.
Duck ends up enjoying his adventure and promises himself, he will never turn down an adventure again.
I loved this book and am certain it will be a hit with children and adults alike. You will never get tired of following the pictures and Duck’ journey – or wondering where his next adventure will take him. For anyone who loved “Bunnies on the Bus” this is for you.
The paperback copy I bought came with two large postcards featuring illustrations from the book, so children can send their own mail to be delivered to a friend (by a postman rather than Duck).
Very highly recommended.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Homebody Duck sets out on an adventure at his great-grandfather's urging. The elderly bird hands him a compass and some helpful advice. When he is hired to deliver a package, a seemingly mundane task, things go wrong from the start, providing him quite an adventure. Despite several detours and mishaps, the package does finally arrive at its intended destination, and Duck realizes that the advice he's been given actually was sound. Filled with puns and colorful child-friendly artwork, Duck is completely changed by these happenings. Several of the illustrations, including two double-page spreads of the exterior and interior of a red airplane, are particularly noteworthy and amusing, especially with all those animals hopping from seat to seat. And that airline? It's hardly SPEEDY-ish AIR at all. Or is? Share this with a class in need of amusement and word play. Duck really does deliver.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Grand-Duck feels his great grandson Duck needs to start leading a more productive life and encourages him to spread his wings and get out in the world. He comes across an invitation to work for a Delivery Service, decides to pursue that and quickly gets his first delivery assignment. The journey to get the package to its owner starts to feel like the amazing race gone wrong. Tom Tinn-Disbury's illustrations masterfully capture all the action and chaos. There are lots of funny aside in Tinn-Disbury's narrative storyline as well. Young readers will enjoy following Duck's journey. The book focuses on three key rules: pay attention, don't panic and stay positive which are good rules for anyone reading the book. This is a very appealing book with its humor and action.

[Mehsi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Een leuk boek over je angsten overwinnen en het avontuur aangaan. Ik vond het leuk geschreven maar mijn hemel die vogel is toch een kluns, alles dat fout kan gaan gaat ook fout op een hilarische manier. Van botsingen tot rioolduiken tot een vliegtuig ergens heel anders heen. De illustraties vond ik ook leuk, al vond mijn man dat de eend niet op een eend leek maar meer op een meeuw. En weet je, ik kan dat ook zien ja. Haha.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

So stinkin cute! Duck is trying to push himself to be more adventurous. He follows his grandducks advice and goes and gets a job. What unravels is a series of unfortunate events that he perseveres through. Ultimately this book is about trying new things, staying level headed, and experiencing the world. It's cute, engaging, fun, and has really life application!

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Humorous and brightly illustrated.

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this silly adventure of a homebody duck who is pushing himself to try new things (after a lot of prompting from his granduck). Preschoolers will probably get a kick out of this one.

[Alyssa Mandell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really cute story about a duck that goes out on his own to work as a delivery driver. Lots of mishaps that all seem to work out at the end.

[Lauren M · Rating 3 out of 5]

A homebody duck seeks adventure at the request of his great-grandduck, all while remembering to pay attention, not panic, and stay positive.

Fair read.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Duck is adorable!

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 fun

[Gabrielle Stoller · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's fine. And the duck puns are funny. But I have read better books on not giving up and being up for adventures

[Agnes U-S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely hilarious, our kids love it!

[Y.Poston]

a delightful bid for adventure and wrong turns
and staying positive in the middle of chaos

[Kirsten Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Connections:
*ducks
*adventures
*trying new things
*paying attention
*squirrels

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Duck is a home duck who enjoys staying inside. But with the urging of his Great-Grand Duck and his trusty compass, Duck joins a delivery service and begins the greatest adventure of his life up to this point

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bright, bold illustrations and funny story.