Tells the whimsical and heartwarming tale of Mr Hoppy, a shy bachelor hopelessly in love with his neighbor Mrs Silver, who dotes on her pet tortoise, Alfie. When he discovers that Mrs Silver wishes Alfie would grow bigger, Mr Hoppy devises an elaborate—and secretly comical—plot: using a set of metal claws and a rotating cast of 140 tortoises to give the illusion that Alfie is getting larger. His cunning plan—and tender heart—bring a charming surprise for Mrs Silver.