And Tango Makes Three

    And Tango Makes Three

    by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

    Ages 3-82005
    Picture Book

    Based on a true story from Central Park Zoo, this picture book follows two male chinstrap penguins, Roy and Silo, who form a loving couple and successfully hatch and raise a chick named Tango together. The story celebrates diverse family structures and same-sex partnerships in the animal kingdom, showing how love and dedication create families in many different forms. Through simple, gentle storytelling, it introduces young readers to LGBTQ+ representation and the concept that families come in all varieties.

    2005Published
    Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Realistic Fiction

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Frequent
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    None
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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