Daniel is a long-eared miniature donkey who is bullied by the much older and stronger donkeys, which causes him to stay by himself. Then one day, a man named Joseph comes along and buys him from his kindly owner. On his new adventure, he gets to help carry Joseph's wife, Mary, to Bethlehem so she can have her baby. In the manger, he meets the animals that live there, and they quickly become friends. Together they discover new things about themselves and the new baby. They also learn what his birth means for the world through hope, peace, joy, and love.