Pass the Parcel

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Author(s)

Carly Gledhill

Publisher Name

Post Wave

Genre(s)

Picture Book

Age Range

Release Date

February 17, 2026

ISBN13

979-8895090398

ISBN10 or ASIN

Little ones will laugh out loud as Parcel gets passed all around the world in this energetic story "reminiscent of Richard Scarry’s Busytown" (BCCB) about finding fun in the most unexpected places.

Oh, hello! I’m Parcel. I’m off on a VERY special adventure! Do you want to come along? YOU DO? YIPPEE! We’ll have so much fun together, you’ll see. But where will we end up and who will we meet along the way? It’s time to PASS THE PARCEL and find out . . .

Parcel is getting ready to travel somewhere far, far away! Can you guess where he’s going and how he’ll get there? Will it be by sea, sky, or snail mail? Will he make it to his destination or will a mix-up in the mail send him on a whirlwind adventure?

HILARIOUS READ-ALOUD: Kids and grown-ups alike will giggle at Parcel’s journey around the world ending with a big surprise! A perfect book to read aloud again and again.

FUNNY AND BRIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS: The artwork is energetic, colorful, and hilarious, providing readers with plenty of humorous hidden delights throughout.

FUN CHARACTERS: Parcel meets a cast of delightful characters on his journey. From Derek the Mail Snail to Pilot Pickle, Parcel makes all kinds of friends along the way!

CELEBRATION OF CREATIVE PLAY: With a little imagination and something simple like a cardboard box, Pass the Parcel showcases the joy of creativity!

Perfect for:

Parents and grandparents looking for a fun story to read aloud with toddlers
Anyone who loves a funny story
Fans of Richard Scarry, Bluey, and anyone who loves to play the game Pass the Parcel!

Editor review

1 review

cute picture book about the mail

March 30, 2026 (Updated: July 12, 2026)

Overall rating

4.5

Plot

4.0

Characters

5.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

PASS THE PARCEL is an interesting picture book about packages and how they travel to be delivered. A parcel starts by taking himself to the post office, getting his stamps and then getting passed along to trucks, ships, planes, and more. The parcel is passed along by all these modes of transit as well as various animals who eventually find the one it was intended for - the parcel is empty, just as cat ordered!

What I loved: This is a clever way to introduce the mail and all the ways that mail can travel before it arrives at your doorstep. The parcel was adorable throughout and easy to spot on each page and in each scene. The phrase from the title appears throughout as the parcel is moved from one thing or animal to another as it travels to its destination.

The images are cute and colorful with lots of fun details and modes of transit. The parcel really comes to life along the journey and keeps readers invested in where he is going. The ending was a bit of a twist with the parcel being empty - and perfect for a cat.

What left me wanting more: The book can be pretty lengthy and repetitive which will work better for some readers than others. Additionally, the parcel asks the reader to guess where it is going and keeps it label hidden in a couple places in the story - but the location is not ever revealed, so the reader was asked to guess but not given an answer.

Final verdict: PASS THE PARCEL is a cute and colorful picture book about the ways that packages travel. It will appeal to preschoolers nicely!