And Tango Makes Three: questions to ask and activities to try
Roy and Silo are two penguins who hatch an egg together. And Tango Makes Three is a true story about the penguins of Central Park Zoo and families of every kind.
What age is it for? And Tango Makes Three is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Different kinds of families, from a true penguin story.
And Tango Makes Three (Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell and Henry Cole)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Different kinds of families, from a true penguin story
Read it simply. Talk about the different families your child knows: all of them have love in common.
What it helps with
- Different kinds of families
- Same-sex parents
- Caring for a baby
- True animal stories
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What were Roy and Silo like?”
- “What did they want?”
- “What did the keeper give them?”
- “Who is Tango?”
- “What makes a family?”
- “What families do you know?”
5-minute activities to try together
Family tree
Draw your family, and talk about how families can look different.
Penguin facts
Find out how penguin parents look after their eggs.
Free printables: And Tango Makes Three worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- Being yourself, and being loved for it
- Age
- 3-7
Alex and Alex (Ziggy Hanaor and Ben Javens)
- Best for
- Friends who like different things, and accepting each other
- Age
- 3-6
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- Best for
- Feeling loved by a big family
- Age
- 0-5
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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