And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
This may be the original LGBTQ inclusive book. A true story about two male penguins who partner, adopt an egg, and raise their baby – Tango – together. A favorite of any preschooler who hears it!
Activity
Use whatever materials you have at home to make penguins – we challenge you to make them gender inclusive. For example, remember that all colors are for everyone. And you could name the penguins gender inclusive names and refrain from using pronouns when talking about the penguins (or make same sex parent penguins). You can also make a penguin nest, using small rocks and moss and other soft things.
Penguin craft project using child’s hands for feet
Paper Plate Penguin Chick Hatching Puppet
Learn More
Watch a video of real life same sex penguin couples successfully hatching and caring for baby penguins. Also, note that in the first video they discuss that same sex couples are common in the animal kingdom and can be found in many different species.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgj7Wg1_Yc4&feature=emb_rel_end