Pilchard the Penguin

Pilchard said, “Mummy, what creatures are we?” She said, “We are Penguins, we live by the sea.” Pilchard said, “Mummy, could I be an ape?” She said, “There’s no trees in this icy landscape.” Pilchard said, “Mummy, could I be a bear?” She said, “You might have to fight that white one, there.” Pilchard said, “Hmmm, a giraffe might be nice.” She said, “You could never stand up on the ice.” Pilchard said, “Mummy, could I be a parrot?” Mummy said, “Son, you’d stand out like a carrot.” She said, “You’re a Penguin, is that so displeasing?” And Pilchard said, “Yes, ’cause I’m f-f-f-freezing!”