Once upon a time, there was a little hamster named Harold. Harold was always happy, but today he was extra excited because he was going on an adventure.
He set off on his journey, but along the way, he got hungry and started to look for food. Suddenly, he saw a big cat and became afraid. The cat offered to help him find food and Harold agreed.
After they ate, Harold was tired and wanted to rest, but the cat had a surprise - they were going to have a picnic. Harold was surprised and grateful.
But things went wrong when ants started to crawl all over the food, making Harold angry. He tried to shoo them away, but he was too sleepy.
Finally, Harold lay down and fell asleep, only to be woken up by the rain. He was sad and bored, and then he realized he was also getting sick.
Harold's adventure took a turn for the worse, but it taught him to appreciate the comforts of home. The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Harold so excited at the beginning of the story?
2. How did Harold feel when he saw the cat?
3. What surprised Harold on his adventure?
4. How did Harold feel about the ants crawling on the food?
5. Why do you think Harold was sad and bored at the end of the story?
6. What lesson did Harold learn from his adventure?