Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)

Detective Duck Series

by Henry Winkler

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The Detective Duck books tick so many boxes for parents and teachers wanting to encourage little ones to read independently. From the pages completely illustrated in colour to the gentle themes of environmentalism, this is a series to cherish and enjoy for years.

Each book's protagonist is little Willow Feathers McBeaver, a duckling raised by beavers who now lives in Dogwood Pond. Dogwood Pond however is a place full of mysteries, and it's up to our Detective Duck together with her Pond Squad friends to get to the bottom of the pond problems! Each mystery reveals itself to have a connection with climate change and pollution, giving children a new awareness of the importance of looking after our planet in even the smallest of ways. The books are full of heart, love for nature and, of course, friends and family.

If you love this series, do also check out Our Favourite Kids Books for World Environment Day for more book recommendations.

Henry Winkler is a beloved actor, producer and children's author known for the Hank Zipzer books and the Ghost Buddy series.

All the Detective Duck books in order:

Book 1: Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (2023)
Book 2: Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole (2025)
Book 3: Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond (2025)

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Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)

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Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)

A full-color chapter book adventure about a young duck detective, from the bestselling creators Henry Winkler, Lin Olive... MoreDetective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash (Detective Duck #1)

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Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole (Detective Duck #2)

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Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole (Detective Duck #2)

Detective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole is a hysterical, full-color chapter book adventure from New York Times b... MoreDetective Duck: The Case of the Missing Tadpole (Detective Duck #2)

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Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond (Detective Duck #3)

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Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond (Detective Duck #3)

From New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children’s book author Lin Oliver, and ... MoreDetective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond (Detective Duck #3)

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Detective Duck: The Mystery of the Flash Flood (Detective Duck #4)

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Detective Duck: The Mystery of the Flash Flood (Detective Duck #4)

From New York Times bestselling creators—Emmy Award–winning actor Henry Winkler, children’s book author Lin Oliver, and ... MoreDetective Duck: The Mystery of the Flash Flood (Detective Duck #4)

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Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond (Detective Duck #3)

6th November 2025

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Detective Duck: The Mystery of the Flash Flood (Detective Duck #4)

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10th December 2026