Francis the donkey is the absolute best shoemaker in his entire village. He takes deep pride in his craft, using only the finest materials for his footwear, like smooth coconut wood for the soles and soft goat wool for the insoles. But his absolute favorite material is wild tiger grass. One day, Francis receives a massive surprise. He gets a special shoe order from his favorite singer in the world, Miss Manatee, the famous queen of calypso. There is just one huge problem. He is completely out of tiger grass. To create the perfect pair of shoes for his idol, Francis must leave his comfortable village for the very first time and journey deep into the unpredictable jungle of South America. Along the way, he encounters a fascinating cast of wildlife, from a capybara to a slow moving sloth. It turns out the world outside his neighborhood is not so scary once you get to know it. Join Francis on a vivid graphic novel adventure about stepping out of your comfort zone.