How a little bird brought joy back to a family. Penguin Bloom is already an absolute favorite among audiences. The funny, simply enchanting photos of the cheeky magpie and her Australian adoptive family have gone viral on social media around the world. What fans don’t know is the touching story behind the great images. It is the true story of the Bloom family, who nearly fell apart after a tragic accident and were saved by the witty little bird named Penguin.