Little Hamster is very upset! None of his friends will let him join in any of their games. That’s because when Little Hamster gets mad, he hits HARD—and that hurts. Will he learn how to play nicely? This gentle, endearing story helps toddlers understand why it’s so much better—and more fun!—to treat others with kindness and respect. Bernette Ford has written many books for children, including The Magical Snowflake, First Snow, and Ballet Kitty for Boxer Books. A publisher for many years, she also worked as a children's book packager through her company, Color-Bridge Books. She lived in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, George Ford, an award-winning illustrator. After her death in 2021, an award in her name is to be established in 2024.