Joe Croaker finds a lollipop. After licking it down to a smaller size, Joe places the lollipop around his neck. As the lollipop begins to melt, many leaves become stuck to it. Covered in leaves, Joe now looks like a scary monster to the other inhabitants of the marsh! They are all frightened at the sight of Joe, mistaking him for a ruthless monster that has swallowed their friend whole. To avenge Joe, the bugs come up with a plan to capture "the monster". Joe is backed into a corner when the lollipop is broken by McBroom's dung ball. The bugs then realize that the "monster" is actually Joe Croaker!