Five toy animals who live on a shelf in a young boy's bedroom come to life and seek out fun and adventures which sometimes get out of hand. Characters include Gumpa the good-natured bear, Woeful the mischievous monkey, Stripey the woollen zebra, his friend Getup the giraffe and the soft and cuddly Little Mut. Full of cute, appealing and classic characters, The Animal Shelf has been adapted for television from the hugely popular and timeless book series written and illustrated by Ivy Wallace.