Mumfie is a special little elephant who lives all alone. One morning, Mumfie sets off to find an adventure and meets some new friends: Scarecrow and Pinkey, a piglet with wings. The three friends set off for an island towards the seaside where they hope to find Pinkey's mother.

The mountain on the beach surprises Mumfie when it comes to life. Mumfie and his friends soon find out that there is more to Whale than meets the eye. Whale gives the three friends a ride to the island where Pinkey's mother is being held prisoner.

The island is a dark, dangerous place and despite a warning from the mysterious Black Cat, Mumfie continues to dance and sing and gets swept away on the wind, deep below the forest. Mumfie's spirits are soon lifted when he finds Pinkey's mother

Mumfie is captured by Bristle, the keeper of the Rule Book, and is put to work dusting the wicked Secretary's strange bottle collection. While dusting, Mumfie makes a new friend, Napoleon Jones the raven, and discovers the wonders of the Queen of Night's special jewel.