This rollicking children's tale is an allegory of the dangerous journey to find happiness. Walter, an idealistic boar, escapes from Mr. Gibbet's farm to search for the Happy Land, where he believes pigs go when they are loaded onto the cart to leave the farm. He is joined by Ali, a cynical camel, and Ding Dong, a complaining donkey (who had never heard of such a place). In their absurdly funny adventures they learn that one animal's idea of bliss is another's poison. It takes an enchanted mouse to lead them to the realization that true happiness lies in coming to terms with life.