Book Recommendations

Pierre the Penguin: A True Story

By Jean Marzollo

Illustrated by Laura Regan

Published 2010, Sleeping Bear Press

Reading Age 6-9

This is the true story of one the Academy’s most famous African penguin residents! Biologist Pam finds a clever way to help Pierre who is losing his feathers and is afraid to swim. With a little teamwork and ingenuity learn how Pierre becomes confident and able to get back in the water once again!

And Tango Makes Three

By Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

Illustrated by Henry Cole

Published 2005, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Reading Age 2-5

Central Park Zoo’s chinstrap penguins Roy and Silo are great partners and know how to create a cozy nest. In this story based on real life events learn how two unexpected penguins care for the egg that becomes their family!

Penguinaut!

By Marcee Colleen

Illustrated by Emma Yarlett

Published 2018, Scholastic Inc

Reading Age 2-7 

Orville the penguin is tired of being the only animal at the zoo without big adventures. He has big dreams and concocts a plan to take a spacecraft to the moon all by himself. Join Orville on his journey as he discovers doing things by yourself isn’t alway the most enjoyable way to go!