Merv, a kind-hearted monster, is labeled a nuisance by the villagers, leading him on a comical journey to seek help from various magical beings who all have unexpected demands that Merv may not be able to meet.

Little Jesus is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papa at the "family business." Papa even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papa explains, the workday will be done. It's a big job, and Jesus wants to do it right. But he just can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals--a dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug...