And Tango Makes Three
By Peter Parnell & Justin Richardson
Illustrated by Henry Cole
The book is based on the story of Roy and Silo, two male Chinstrap Penguins in New York's Central Park Zoo.The pair were observed trying to hatch a rock that resembled an egg. When zookeepers realized that Roy and Silo were both male, it occurred to them to give them an egg to hatch. An egg was was obtained and given to Roy and Silo. They hatch and raise the healthy young chick, a female named "Tango", together as a family. This book is based on a true story and the three penguins can still be seen at the zoo today. Recommended for ages 4-8.
Additional Resources for Classroom Use:
KidLit Book Trailer: Book Trailer for Quackenstein Hatches A Family
Scholastic Lesson Plan: And Tango Makes Three Lesson Plan
"Anti-Bias Creative Drama in the Classroom" Blog: And Tango Makes Three Lesson Plan
And Tango Makes Three Read Aloud
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