The Hamster Who Went to a Supermarket is a picture book that tells the story of a large supermarket and the people who work there. A supermarket is a space very familiar to us, yet it is full of diverse elements. From snacks and toys that children love to self-checkout machines and anti-theft devices, it’s a place with many advanced technologies. It is also a workplace where many people perform different roles. By understanding a supermarket, children can gain a clearer understanding of society as a whole.
The Hamster Who Went to a Supermarket unfolds from the perspective of a child visiting the store for the first time. Rather than offering a general explanation of supermarkets, the book presents them step by step in a way that is easy for children to follow and understand.
Twin sisters Song-i and Eun-i want to have a pajama party, so they even made invitations in advance. At that moment, they happen to find a flyer from the supermarket near their home. Strawberry chocolate cakes and pajamas are on sale! Song-i and Eun-i make a shopping list and set off for the supermarket—with their hamster Dalgona in tow.
The supermarket is full of exciting things to see. As Song-i and Eun-i explore, they get carried away wandering around and don’t even notice that Dalgona has gone missing. Where could Dalgona be? Will Song-i and Eun-i be able to reunite with their little hamster?