Once upon a time there was a young frog who was dissatisfied with his lot in life. He yearned to fly around the world and do exciting things. Much to his surprise a good fairy drops by his pond and grants him his wish. She turns him into a goose but she could not change his colour. At long last he flies off to lead an adventurous life. But after months of travel he feels lonely and totally dispirited. He quietly dreams of returning home to be with his friends and family. In a cold, remote, forsaken cave he finally reaches the point where he wants to throws in the towel. But the fairy returns and, after a discussion, grants him a second wish...