In the zoo, there are many different families.

But Tango's family was a little different.

Roy and Silo, two male penguins, along with Tango—that was their family.

Roy and Silo, two male penguins, had been inseparable for as long as anyone could remember.

They swam together, built their nest together, and always stayed by each other’s side.

However, they noticed that other couples were not just spending time together but also warming something in their nests.

Soon, those carefully nurtured eggs hatched into baby penguins.

Wanting to be parents too, Roy and Silo found a smooth, egg-shaped stone and began taking turns keeping it warm.

But no matter how long they waited, the stone never hatched.

Seeing this, a zookeeper came up with an idea.

He gently placed an abandoned egg in their nest.

With care and dedication, Roy and Silo nurtured the egg—and soon, Tango was born.

This is the Japanese edition of *And Tango Makes Three*, a picture book based on a true story from Central Park Zoo in New York.

The heartwarming tale captures the tenderness of two penguins caring for a stone, the anticipation of waiting, and the joy of welcoming a baby penguin into their family.

A book that leaves readers—both children and adults—with a warm feeling.

Author Information

Justin Richardson

M.D., Associate Professor at Columbia University and Cornell University. Known for his books addressing children's difficult questions about sexuality, he has been featured in *The New York Times*, TV programs like *Today* and *20/20*, and NPR’s *Morning Edition*, providing parenting advice.

Peter Parnell

Screenwriter. His latest work, *QED*, was performed on Broadway. Former co-producer of the TV series *The West Wing*. Based in New York.

Henry Cole

Illustrator. Known for illustrating Harvey Fierstein’s picture book *The Sissy Duckling* and many other works. Based in Washington, D.C.

Kanako Otsuji

Born in 1974. Graduated from Doshisha University’s Faculty of Commerce. Elected to the Osaka Prefectural Assembly in 2003 at the age of 28, making her the youngest member. In 2005, she publicly came out as a lesbian, becoming Japan’s first openly LGBTQ+ politician. Ran for the House of Councillors in 2007.

Kazuo Maeda

Born in Tokyo in 1947. Graduated from the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Agriculture. Works as a translator, non-fiction writer, and editor while managing a planning company.

【Author】Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, Henry Cole, Kanako Otsuji, Kazuo Maeda

【Release Date】April 16, 2008

【Publisher】Pot Publishing

【Format】A4 Variant

【Pages】32 pages

【Price】1,500 JPY + tax

【Language】Japanese

【ISBN】978-4780801156