Lulu the Little Blue Penguin

Name: Lulu the Little Blue Penguin
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SKU: 9781991436269
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By Danni Rae

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From the author of Kara the Kākāpō, Harry the Hermit Crab, and Calum the Chameleon, this beautifully illustrated story explores the remarkable environments inhabited by penguin species around the world. When a storm carries Lulu far from home, the little blue penguin finds herself on an... Read More

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From the author of Kara the Kākāpō, Harry the Hermit Crab and Calum the Chameleon, Lulu the Little Blue Penguin follows one tiny penguin on an unforgettable journey to meet penguin species around the world. A beautifully illustrated rhyming story celebrating wildlife, friendship, adventure and discovery.

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From the author of Kara the Kākāpō, Harry the Hermit Crab, and Calum the Chameleon, this beautifully illustrated story explores the remarkable environments inhabited by penguin species around the world.

When a storm carries Lulu far from home, the little blue penguin finds herself on an unexpected journey across oceans, deserts, icy landscapes, and remote islands. Along the way, she meets penguins from around the world, each with their own remarkable homes, habits, and stories to share.

Beautifully illustrated by Evan Heasman, Lulu the Little Blue Penguin combines an engaging rhyming story with fascinating wildlife facts, introducing young readers to some of the world’s most extraordinary penguin species.

Full of adventure, friendship, and discovery, this charming picture book encourages children to explore the natural world and celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our planet.

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Calum the Chameleon

Calum the Chameleon challenges you to a global game of hide and seek! From the author of Kara the Kakapo and Harry the Hermit Crab, join Calum on an adventure through amazing ecosystems in some of the planet's most beautiful places. Can you spot him hiding on each page while you discover fascinating creatures along the way? The latest in...

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Kara te Kakapo

Ahakoa te kaha ka whakapau, kaore ano a Kara te Kakapo kia mau i te mahi rere. Ma te ngakau rorotu, te manawa roa me te hinengaro tuwhera, ka ea ranei i a Kara tana wawata? No matter how hard she tries, Kara the kakapo just can't seem to master the art of flying. But with optimism, determination and a...

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Lulu the Little Blue Penguin

From the author of Kara the Kākāpō, Harry the Hermit Crab, and Calum the Chameleon, this beautifully illustrated story explores the remarkable environments inhabited by penguin species around the world. When a storm carries Lulu far from home, the little blue penguin finds herself on an unexpected journey across oceans, deserts, icy landscapes, and remote islands. Along the way, she...

By Danni Rae

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781991436269

Publisher: Mary Egan Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Little Love

Illustration: Colour Illustrations Throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Evan Heasman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 20

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Danni Rae New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published Series: Danni Rae Books

About the Author

About the Author
Danni Rae has been working with animals for over 17 years as a zookeeper, wildlife biologist and tour guide. She has a passion for connecting children with animals and the environment and wants to use her experience to inspire conservation connections through engaging and educational animal adventure stories. When she isn’t working, Danni can be found writing, reading, hiking and studying for a degree in Ecology and Anthropology!

About the Illustrator
Evan Heasman (also known by the artist name Soju Shots) is an illustrator who takes great inspiration from nature and fairytales. He uses a combination of pen, watercolour, photography and digital mediums to create his characters and the magical worlds they come from. He works between his home and his little studio in beautiful Waipu.

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