🐧 Paul the Penguin

Paul the Penguin might not be the most graceful Beastie in the bunch, but what he lacks in balance, he makes up for in charm and ambition. With a heart full of dreams and a body that just won’t cooperate with ice or elegance, Paul is best known for his unshakable optimism—and for the number of times he’s landed beak-first into a snowbank.

☕ Future Waiter of the Woodland Tea Shop

Paul dreams of becoming the head waiter at Henry the Honey Bear’s future tea shop. He’s already practicing his bow and balancing imaginary teacups on his flippers, though the results have been... mixed. He’s managed to trip over nothing at least six times this week, but he always pops back up with a determined grin and a new plan to improve. He even made his own apron. It’s a little crooked, but Paul insists it gives him “extra flair.”

Henry finds Paul’s enthusiasm heartwarming and often invites him over for practice rounds. Paul takes his job very seriously—he’s memorized the entire herbal tea list and even created his own “guest greeting” that includes a curtsy, a spin, and a polite honk. (We’re still working on the spin.)

💃 Florence's Wobbly Protégé

Luckily, Paul has found an unlikely mentor in Florence the Flamenco Frog. She twirls, he topples. She dips, he crashes. But Florence sees potential in Paul’s wobbly ways and insists that confidence is half the battle. Their weekly “Dance to Balance” lessons take place on a mossy log near her favorite pond. Florence twirls, Paul flails, and somewhere in between, magic happens.

Florence even created a tiny rhythm chant to help Paul find his footing: “Step, wiggle, honk, smile!” It’s not graceful, but it is endearing.

🎸 Clive's Cool Factor

When Paul’s not practicing his waiter skills or tumbling through dance class, he’s trying to master the art of “being cool” — a mission inspired entirely by Clive the Cute Rocker Kid. Paul admires Clive’s effortless vibe and once tried to copy his walk, which resulted in an unforgettable slide across the Beastie-verse plaza and into a flower stand.

Clive helped him up, handed him a sticker, and said, “Falling with style is still style.” Paul now keeps that sticker on his apron for confidence.

🐧 What Makes Paul Special

Paul is the kind of Beastie who cheers the loudest at everyone else’s success, even when his own feathers are in a twist. He’s sincere, devoted, and just the right amount of chaotic. His flippers may fail him, but his spirit never does. Paul doesn’t just dream big—he waddles bravely toward those dreams, no matter how many times he stumbles along the way.

And honestly? The Beastie-verse wouldn’t be the same without him.

🐧 Want to take Paul home?

Paul the Penguin is part of the Bekkalek Beastie-verse — a world of original characters, cozy chaos, and heartfelt weirdness. You’ll be able to find him soon on stickers, mugs, and other quirky goodies in the Bekkalek shop.

Stick him on your laptop. Put him on your tea shelf. Let him remind you that falling down is just another step in the dance.

More Beastie stories coming soon. Paul will be practicing his table bow.