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Name: And Tango Makes Three
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Author: Justin Richardson

📘 And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson

In a world of varied animal families, the tale of Tango and Tootoo stands out. This illustrated story follows the real-life same‑sex pair of male penguins at New York City’s Central Park Zoo, who become partners and jointly raise a chick. Through engaging images and simple prose, the book explores themes of family, partnership, and parenting, highlighting that love and care can form families in many different ways. Designed for young readers, it offers an accessible introduction to topics of animal behavior, zoological life, and inclusive family structures in a friendly, educational format.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Justin Richardson

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