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The new children's book is written and illustrated by author and Chicago suburb resident Caryn Rivadeneira, and illustrator Kat Tanis. Credit: Provided

DOWNTOWN — Some of the Shedd Aquarium’s popular penguins are the central characters in a new children’s book.

“Edward and Annie: A Penguin Adventure” launches Mar. 1. Credit: Provided

“Edward and Annie: A Penguin Adventure” tells the story of how Shedd penguin take field trips, a regular part of the birds’ welfare plan that received national attention in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the aquarium closed to outside guests, the penguins were able to freely explore the building and visit other aquatic animal exhibits. 

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Author Caryn Rivadeneira and illustrator Kat Tanis partnered on the story, which follows a special field trip between rockhopper penguins Edward and Annie.

The book will launch March 1 and is available for presale for $17.99.

A portion of the proceeds will support the care of the Shedd’s penguins and conservations for penguins in the wild. 

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