Harry is a young hippopotamus with a big problem... he can't say the word 'hippopotamus'! So when Harry should be a happy hippopotamus he's harassed and full of heartache instead. No matter how hard he tries he just cannot say the vital word. After running away from home in frustration he soon finds himself confronted by lots of other animals who cannot believe how silly he seems. At every turn, Harry's attempts to say 'hippopotamus' fail spectacularly. All seems lost for Harry until he confronts his problem one final time... with surprising results.