Mr. Hippo has a big and beautiful house, but why is he still unhappy?
Hippo has a big and beautiful house.
There are many tall trees and colorful flowers planted in the front of the house, and there is a big swimming pool behind the house. Hippos live in such a big house but are not happy.
A group of birds flew up and said to the hippopotamus: “We want to make a nest in your tree, can we?” The hippo asked: “Can you bring me happiness?” “We don’t know.” The birds said. “I’m sorry,” Hippo said, “I want to live with the birds who can bring happiness.” So the birds flew away.
Long-eared dogs and big-eyed cats living nearby came to the hippopotamus: “We want to swim in your swimming pool, can you?” The hippo asked, “Can you bring me happiness?” “We don’t know either.” I’m sorry,” Hippo said, “I want to swim for those who can bring happiness.” So the long-eared dog and the big-eyed cat left.
A stray bear came to the hippopotamus: “Your house is so big. I want to borrow your room for one night, can you?” The hippopotamus asked, “Can you bring me happiness?” “I don’t know.” I’m sorry,” Hippo said, “I want to live with someone who can bring happiness.” The stray bear also left.
Day after day, hippos still live unhappy days.
On this day, he was completely desperate, “There is no one who can bring me happiness, so let everyone come and live!”
The hippopotamus found the birds: “My tree is still empty, come and make a nest!” The hippopotamus found the long-eared dog and the big-eyed cat: “Welcome to swim in my pool!” The hippopotamus found the stray bear “I have a few more rooms, you are welcome to live in!” Everyone came, and the house immediately became lively.
On the tree, the birds are singing; in the swimming pool, the long-eared dog and the big-eyed cat are swimming in competition; in the room, the stray bear is playing the harmonica. The hippopotamus came under the tree to listen to the birds sing, then came to the room to watch the stray bear playing the harmonica, and then came to the pool to judge the long-eared dogs and big-eyed cats… The hippopotamus didn’t know how to become happy all of a sudden. .
