Name: And Tango Makes Three
ISBN: 9780689878459

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Family, Penguin-Style

A warm true story about two penguins whose wish for a family finds a way.

Come here for

A gentle story about family in an unexpected form
Penguins and a kindly zookeeper

Expect

Roy and Silo's wish to welcome a baby penguin
A heartwarming take on what makes a family

Book Details

Authors: Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published: June 1, 2005
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Adoption Stories · LGBTQ+ Issues
Reading lane: Adoption Stories

Affinity

Publisher Categories

Zoos
Adoption Stories
LGBTQ+ Issues

About This Book

And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo get the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. Selected as an ALA Notable Children’s Book Nominee and a Lambda Literary Award F...

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And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family. At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo get the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. Selected as an ALA Notable Children’s Book Nominee and a Lambda Literary Award Finalist, “this joyful story about the meaning of family is a must for any library” ( School Library Journal , starred review).