Pierre the Penguin: A True Story

When Pierre, an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences, begins to lose his feathers, the zoo staff is at a loss as to what to do. The lack of feathers causes Pierre to lose warmth, making him afraid to swim in the zoo pool. And the other penguins start to shy away, giving Pierre the "cold" shoulder. Unfortunately, heaters and medications fail to correct the situation. But one rainy day, inspiration strikes a biologist named Pam. While walking her dog in the rain, Pam notes that her pet wears a raincoat. Could a "raincoat," or wet suit, help Pierre? A tiny neoprene wet suit is designed especially for Pierre. But will it work? Told in rhyme by noted I SPY author Jean Marzollo, this true story of veterinary ingenuity charmingly comes to life. Jean Marzollo has written more than 100 children's books, including the award-winning I SPY series. With a graduate degree from Harvard, she has taught school, written books about teaching and parenting, and was the editor of Scholastic's Let's Find Out kindergarten magazine for 20 years. Jean lives in upstate New York. Nationally known for her many award-winning children's books that feature exotic flora and fauna, Laura Regan's artwork has been used to raise funds for many wildlife organizations. She is the illustrator of A is for Anaconda: A Rainforest Alphabet. Laura lives in the Bay Area in California.

Author: Jean Marzollo
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 04/06/2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.30w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781585364855
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 136904 / Pierre the Penguin: A True Story


Award: Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Florida Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Show Me Readers Award - Third Place


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 08/01/2010 pg. 91
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 pg. 307 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed