Haki: The Greedy Hyena and The Full Moon
A playful bedtime story about greed, friendship, sharing and discovering that life's best moments are better enjoyed together.
One Hyena. One Enormous Moon. One Very Greedy Plan.
Haki the hyena loves having things all to himself.
Food, treasures — and perhaps even the enormous full moon glowing above the savanna.
But Haki's determination to keep everything for himself begins to leave him increasingly alone.
Under the light of the great full moon, Haki discovers that friendship, laughter and life's wonderful moments become much richer when they are shared.
A playful Little Lantern Stories adventure about greed, generosity, gratitude and friendship.
- Age range
- 3–7
- Reading time
- About 5 minutes
- Theme
- Sharing, gratitude & friendship
What Children Can Learn
Sharing & Generosity
Children discover how sharing can turn something enjoyable into a moment of connection.
Choices & Consequences
Haki's adventure gently shows children that our choices can affect both ourselves and our friends.
Friendship & Community
Children see why friendship, laughter and shared experiences can be more valuable than keeping everything for ourselves.
Gratitude
The story encourages children to notice and appreciate the wonderful things already around them.
Perfect for Ages 3–7
A playful bedtime story for family story time, classrooms and conversations about sharing, gratitude and friendship.
Ideal for parents, grandparents, teachers and caregivers looking for children's stories about sharing, generosity, friendship, gratitude, choices and social-emotional learning.
After the Story…
- Why do you think Haki wanted everything for himself?
- How did Haki's choices affect his friends?
- What is something you enjoy sharing?
Ready to Meet Haki?
Join Haki beneath the enormous full moon for a playful Little Lantern Stories adventure about sharing, gratitude and friendship.
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