Chicago's penguin duo star in children's book

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Viral penguins 'Edward and Annie' are about to star in a children's book

Location tag: Chicago, Illinois

The pair shot to celebrity status during lockdown

after they were seen exploring the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

MEGAN VENS-POLICKY, SHEDD AQUARIUM PENGUIN CARETAKER:"They go on field trips and we take them all around the aquarium. Which is kind of what spurred their stardom. They're curious animals, so giving them opportunities to see new things is good for their mental stimulation.”

The birds will be central characters in a children’s book

named ‘Edward and Annie: A Penguin Adventure'

CARYN RIVADENEIRA, AUTHOR OF "EDWARD AND ANNIE: A PENGUIN ADVENTURE", SAYING: "It wasn't on my mind like, 'this should be a children's book'. But, I know it brought so much joy to me personally, to my family, to so many people, that I think it made sense to go that direction."