Monday, September 21, 2009
And Tango Makes Three
And Tango Makes Three, by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, is a beautiful story that took place in the New York Zoo, in which two male penguins were given an egg to hatch and raise as their own, and that penguin chick that was born was named Tango. In the story the reader follows Tango's family as they show him everything about being a penguin. I really like this book, because this book shows how love is perfectly natural, extending kids views on the world and alternative life styles. I think that it is silly that parents might find this book controversial, I mean it is a true story, this story of love and family actually happened in the New York City Zoo. I think that if the reader really looks at this book, they will see that it is about family, and how family is always there for each other and loves each other.
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I read this book too. I found it in the banned books display at the library. I didn't see anything wrong with it at all either. After finishing it I was very confused at why there was such a big fuss. I have read a lot worse picture books and the authors didn't write anything wrong. I thought it was cool how they wrote it about penguins. It personified the characters and made the situation kid appropriate and comprehendable from a kids perspective and age level. I agree with you 100%!!
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