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  • Pierre the Penguin: A True Story

Pierre the Penguin: A True Story

Author
Illustrator
Laura Regan
Publication Date
April 06, 2010
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  2nd − 3rd
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
Pierre the Penguin: A True Story

Only 3 copies currently available
Description

When Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, begins to lose his feathers, the zoo staff is at a loss of what to do. But one rainy day, inspiration strikes a biologist. Could a wet suit help Pierre? Illustrations.

Publication date
April 06, 2010
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781585364855
Lexile Measure
510
Guided Reading Level
L
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
BISAC categories
JNF003030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Birds
JNF003200 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Zoos
Library of Congress categories
Penguins

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2--Stories don't come any sweeter than this. Pierre the penguin lives at the California Academy of Sciences. Being an African penguin, he prefers warmer climates. For some reason (it's not clear why), he loses his feathers and thus will not swim because he is too cold. In addition, the other penguins are afraid of him and bray at him. Pam, his caring handler, designs a neoprene wetsuit that keeps him warm when swimming. Over time, his feathers grow back, and the story ends with Pierre making a "nest for his very best friend." Regan's realistic paintings work well with the text and enhance the drama and appeal of the storytelling. The book concludes with "Questions from Kids with Answers from Pam." They include "What is neoprene?" and "How many kinds of penguins are there?" This is an excellent book to share with children as it offers multiple discussion points and curriculum connections.--Stephanie Farnlacher, Trace Crossings Elementary School, Hoover, AL

Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Jean Marzollo
Walter Wick is the photographer of the international bestselling I Spy series as well as the author and photographer of the acclaimed Can You See What I See? series. He lives with his wife, Linda, in Miami Beach, Florida.
Award-winning author Jean Marzollo was the author of over 100 books, including the bestselling I Spy series; Help Me Learn Numbers 0-20; Help Me Learn Addition; Help Me Learn Subtraction; Pierre the Penguin; Soccer Sam; Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King; The Little Plant Doctor; In 1776; Mama Mama/Papa Papa; and I Am Water; as well as books for parents and teachers, such as The New Kindergarten.
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award
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Nominee 2012 - 2012
Delaware Diamonds Award
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Nominee 2011 - 2012
Florida Children's Book Award
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Nominee 2013 - 2013
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
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Nominee 2012 - 2013
Volunteer State Book Awards
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Nominee 2013 - 2014
Show Me Readers Award
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Third Place 2012 - 2013
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