Once upon a time in a dark, dingy sewer lived a rat named Rita. She loved to draw pictures in the muck and mire. She dreamed of the day she could escape and see the world!

One day, while exploring, Rita found a pothole. She squeezed through and emerged in the bustling city of New York! The sights and sounds were overwhelming, she was in awe.

Rita saw a sign that said, 'Rats Not Welcome.' Her heart sank. She knew she had to do something. She picked up a tiny sign and marched off to find other rats who felt the same way.

Rita met a group of rats just like her. They started a protest, chanting, 'Rats have feelings too!' People stopped and listened. Rita felt proud of her small but important victory.

The news spread, and soon rats from all over joined the cause. Rita felt a warm, fuzzy feeling in her heart. She had made a difference. The world now knew that rats were important too.

Rita returned to the sewer, but it wasn't the same. Her fellow rats looked at her with admiration. Rita picked up her crayon and started drawing again, knowing she would always be an artist and an activist.

From that day on, Rita's drawings spoke of her adventures and the power of standing up for what is right. And in every picture, there was a tiny sign that read, 'Rats are important.'