Everything can be perfect until someone else shows up and ruins it all for us. “Memoirs of a Hamster” children’s picturebook following the unusual adventures of Seymour the hamster who tries to escape the arrival of a new cat in his home to screw up in his perfect life. When his escape goes awry, he learns to appreciate what he has in spite of rude neighbors. “Memoirs of a Hamster” is a charming and much recommended addition to children’s picturebook collections, not to be missed.