Told in rhyme, Pierre the Penguin is about an African penguin living at the California Academy of Sciences.  Senior aquatic biologist Pam Schaller noticed Pierre had lost most of his feathers so she and a friend designed a wetsuit for him.  Within about 6 weeks, his feathers had grown back.  The once ostracized penguin was again accepted by the others.  Noted wildlife artist, Laura Regan, created beautiful paintings to illustrate this story.  Because this is a true story, Pam answers some frequently asked questions in the back.  Also available is a website for downloadable teachers’ guides.