Cheburashka, a friendly creature, is found in a box at a grocery store. He becomes friends with Gena the Crocodile and they embark on various adventures together.

Gena the Crocodile is a lonely crocodile living in a zoo. One day, he meets Cheburashka, a small creature who is also lonely. They become friends and embark on various adventures together. They encounter a construction site, drink milk in a phone booth, and even star in an advertisement. Through their friendship, both Gena and Cheburashka learn the importance of companionship and find happiness in each other's company.

In Shapoklyak, a crocodile named Gena meets a creature called Cheburashka. Together, they try to stop pollution and theft on a train, particularly a polluted river.

Cheburashka, a cute animal, goes to school for the first time. He faces various problems and encounters new friends, including Gena the crocodile. Together, they navigate through the challenges of school life and embark on a new beginning.