Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a little hamster named Harry. Harry loved sports and was very good at running, jumping and playing basketball. He was so good that everyone in his neighborhood talked about him and admired him.

One day, Harry heard about a professional sports league for animals and he decided to try out for it. When he got to the tryouts, he saw that his opponent was a big and mean-looking gorilla named George. George wasn't happy about having a little hamster as his opponent and started to insult Harry.

Harry didn't let George's insults get to him, he just smiled and said, "I'll show you what I'm made of!" And so, the tryouts began. George tried his hardest to win, but Harry was just too fast and too clever. He won the tryout and was selected to be part of the draft for the professional sports league.

When Harry got home, he was so excited that he could barely contain himself. He told his family and friends about his big win and they were all very proud of him. Harry knew that he had a lot of hard work ahead of him, but he was ready to endure it.

Before his first big game, Harry decided to dedicate himself to becoming the best athlete he could be. He trained every day and never let any insults get in his way. Finally, the day of the big game arrived, and Harry was ready. He took to the court, and with all his might, he fought against George, who had also made it to the professional league.

The game was intense, but Harry was determined. With every jump and every shot, Harry proved that he was a true professional. And when the final buzzer went off, Harry had won! The crowd went wild and Harry was declared the MVP of the game.

From that day on, Harry was known as the little hamster who could. He inspired other animals to never give up, to endure, and to always believe in themselves. And that, my friends, is a lesson that we can all learn from Harry the hamster.

Reflections

1. What did Harry do when his opponent George started to insult him?
2. How did Harry prepare for his first professional game?
3. Why was Harry considered an inspiration to other animals?
4. What lesson did Harry teach everyone about perseverance and dedication?
5. How did Harry feel when he won the MVP award in his first professional game?
6. Do you think Harry would have been as successful if he had given up when George insulted him? Why or why not?