Penguin Gets Cleaned Up

Lily Lu to the Rescue

by Cherilyn Chin, Tracy Nishimura Bishop (illustrator)

Lily Lu and her mom are in South Africa to work with a penguin scientist when an oil spill creates disaster for the local wildlife. What can Lily do to help the penguins?

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2025

Reviews

[Donna Lambo-Weidner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for kids starting to read on their own and those still "reading" with their adults. Seven-year-old Lily Lu’s love and concern for animals shines through each story in the series. When a penguin, dolphin, sea turtle, and sea otter find themselves in predicaments that only a human being can save them from, Lily lends a hand. Loaded with animal facts, each story sheds light on the environmental consequences of one’s actions. The need for human intervention in each case can spark discussion about our relationship with nature. Colorful illustrations portray the animals and their habitats.

[Maria Wen Adcock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written by a marine biologist, this book follows Lily Lu, a 7-year-old girl from San Francisco, CA, whose mother is a marine biologist. The story follows Lily, her mom, and her friends as they help clean penguins caught in an oil spill. Backmatter includes discussion questions and more details about oil spills. Parents and educators will appreciate the STEM aspect of the story.

[Anna Ouchchy · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this episode of the series, Lily Lu visits South Africa with her marine biologist mother and helps save penguins from an oil spill. The engaging yet easy-to-read content and vibrant illustrations make this series perfect for animal lovers and kids learning to read.