and Tango Makes Three

And Tango Makes Three 
Authors: Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
 Illustrator: Henry Cole

Summary: Roy and Silo are to male penguins that do everything in their power to hatch a rock into their very own egg. Once they discover that this is impossible, Mr. Gramzay (the keeper penguin) gives them a very egg of their own to look after.

Opinion: I am immediately going to throw out a disclaimer stating that I am very supportive of gay marriage. It has always seemed silly to me that two people in love cannot be together because of some societal norm. With that being said, I absolutely loved this story! It was very cute and innocent and touched the issue of homosexuality in a non-threatening manner. Using penguins instead of people, I feel children may be more supportive (how many parents have advocated against gay penguins) on the issue.  Richardson and Parnell did a wonderful job creating a family dynamic that was full of warm, loving-emotion. 
The illustrations were adorable. Cole was able to master the use of emotion through the animals expressions, a skill that is so often overlooked. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone that is open minded on the issue and willing to give children an exposure to the idea of alternative lifestyles.