Hannah West reads "The Duck and the Kangaroo"

The video features a reading of 'The Duck and the Kangaroo' by Edward Lear. The poem is chosen to bring joy and levity to families. It tells the story of a duck who wishes to explore the world beyond its pond and asks a kangaroo for a ride. The kangaroo hesitates due to the duck's wet feet, but the duck proposes a solution by wearing socks and a cloak. They embark on a joyful journey around the world, highlighting themes of adventure and companionship.

What is the main reason the narrator chose to read 'The Duck and the Kangaroo'?

• To teach children about animals

• To bring joy and levity to families

• To explain the life cycle of ducks

• To discuss the habitat of kangaroos

What does the duck wish for in the poem?

• To fly like a bird

• To swim across the ocean

• To sing like a nightingale

• To hop like the kangaroo

What concern does the kangaroo have about giving the duck a ride?

• The duck might fall off

• The duck's feet are wet and cold

• The duck might be too heavy

• The duck might get lost

How does the duck plan to address the kangaroo's concern?

• By wearing worsted socks and a cloak

• By hopping on one leg

• By wearing a raincoat

• By singing a song

What do the duck and the kangaroo do at the end of the poem?

• They argue and part ways

• They hop around the world three times

• They build a nest together

• They swim across the ocean