In Parker The Platypus, a platypus shows his fellow animals that, even though he's different, he can still be a great friend! Now, in the first sequel, Parker Helps Hubert The Hippopotamus, Parker helps out a hippopotamus who is not being accepted by the other animals because he's overweight. With Parker's help, Hubert becomes proud of who he is, and shows the other animals that he, too, can be a great friend!.