Pingu's kite ends up destroyed after trying to get it down from the roof. When their parents are too busy to help, they rush over to Grandfather's house.
It is Grandfather's birthday and Pingu wants buy him the best gift of all. Unfortunately, his plans foil when Pinga brings Grandfather a bigger present.
Mother and her sister are having their portraits done and Pingu has the job of looking after his twin cousins. But he soon realizes that taking care of them is harder than expected.
Pinga is upset when her father accidentally drives over her toys. The household tries to cheer her up, but it backfires, until Pingu gives Pinga his scooter.
Pingu's teacher takes his class to a giant whale sculpture in the works. The class causes chaos during the expedition, and things get worse when Pingg gets stranded on the sculpture.