What happened next, you ask?

 

Well, Giraffe-who-tried-to-look-like-Penguin and Penguin-whom-Giraffe-tried-to-look-like became the very best of friends. And, of course, Penguin and Pelican did, too. Oh yes, and Pelican and Seal as well.

As for Professor Whale, after that last extraordinary spout, he found that he’d totally run out of puff.

 

“Time for me to retire,” he said. “There’s nothing more to teach you, Penguin. You should go back home and become a teacher yourself.”

Although Penguin was sad to say goodbye, he decided to do just what the Professor suggested. After all, it had always been his dream to go back to his island and build a school.

It was about time for him to get married, too, he thought.

Seal and Pelican now work as a team, delivering mail by sea and air. They’re going to be very busy delivering all the invitations for Penguin’s wedding.

 

Of course, Giraffe is no longer bored—but what about the Professor? Now that he’s retired, won’t he get bored, you ask?

Not at all! He’s busy every day…writing letters.

Who knows? Maybe that very letter is on its way to your place right now.