With the encouragement of his friend, Herbie spends days writing poems about food for a contest and although he does not win, he does find an appreciative audience.
Lucky Duck is stuck in the mud and cannot seem to get out in spite of help from all his friends, but when Stinky Skunk comes along threatening to puff his stuff, Lucky is inspired to make a greater effort to get free.
When Dodsworth and the duck vacation in Paris, they have a grand time despite running out of money and accidentally riding their bicycles in the Tour de France.
When Dodsworth sets out for adventure, including a stop in New York City before going to Paris, London, and beyond, he does not expect a crazy duck to stow away in his suitcase and lead him on a merry chase.