Once upon a time, there was a little hamster named Hammy who lived in a cozy little cage in a pet store. Hammy loved his life in the pet store, but he had a big dream of becoming a superhero.

One day, while he was running on his wheel, he noticed a strange creature walking past his cage. It was a huge hippo, wearing a hood and carrying a hat. Hammy was curious and asked the hippo, "Excuse me, are you a superhero?"

The hippo replied, "Yes, I am. I'm here to save the world from the evil forces of boredom and unhappiness." Hammy was impressed and asked the hippo if he could join him on his quest. The hippo agreed and the two of them set off on their adventure.

As they walked, they came across a horse who had lost its heart. The horse was so sad that it wouldn't even eat the grass it loved so much. The hippo and Hammy knew they had to help the horse. So, they used the power of friendship to bring the horse's heart back and fill it with happiness once again.

The horse was so grateful that it joined the two of them on their quest. Together, they traveled to different lands, fighting boredom and unhappiness wherever they went.

Soon, they were joined by more creatures who wanted to help with their mission. A cat with a hat, a dog with a hood, and even a dragon who wanted to use its fire-breathing powers for good.

And so, the gang of animal superheroes, led by the hippo, Hammy, and the horse, continued on their quest to spread happiness and joy throughout the world. They lived happily ever after, and every time they faced a problem, they would always remember the power of friendship and the importance of having a full heart.

The end.

Reflections

1. Who was Hammy and what was his dream?
2. What kind of adventure did Hammy go on with the hippo and horse?
3. Who else joined Hammy and the hippo on their quest?
4. How did they help the horse find its heart?
5. What was the most important lesson the story taught us?
6. Do you think you could be a superhero too? Why or why not?
7. If you could choose any animal to be your sidekick, what animal would you choose and why?