And Tango Makes Three
by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, and Henry Cole • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
32 Total Resources 3 Awards 1 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- LGBTQ+
Year Published 2005
Word Count 815
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 520L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.5
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 87170, 0.5 AR Points
- OverDrive Digital Book Details Explore on Marketplace
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Science
- Lists With This Book
- Most Challenged Books of 2008
- Most Challenged Books of 2010
- Most Challenged Books of 2012
- Most Challenged Books of 2014
- LGBTQ
- Challenged Children's Books
- Most Challenged Books of 2017
- Most Challenged Books of 2019
- Banned and Challenged Books of the 2010s
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
- LGBTQ+ Inclusive Schools Elementary
- Embracing All Families Elementary
- Most Challenged Books of 2009
- Most Challenged Books of 2007
Our Original Resources 5
Meet-the-Author Recording with Justin Richardson about And Tango Makes Three
Created by TeachingBooks
Audio Name Pronunciation with Justin Richardson
Created by TeachingBooks
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
Created by TeachingBooks
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks
Lesson Plan from Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
Created by Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre

Lesson Plan from British Columbia Teachers' Federation
Created by British Columbia Teachers' Federation
Lesson Plan from Highland Literacy
Created by Highland Literacy

Lesson Plan from Human Rights Campaign
Created by Human Rights Campaign

Teacher's Guide from Simon & Schuster
Created by Simon & Schuster
Lesson Plan from Anti-Bias Creative Drama in the Classroom
Created by Anti-Bias Creative Drama in the Classroom
Lesson Plan from Teaching Children Philosophy
Created by Teaching Children Philosophy
Book Readings 1

Complete Video Reading
Created by Simon Kids
Awards & Distinctions 3

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016

Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2023
Finalist, 2006

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2006
If you find a 3rd party resource that isn't accessible to you, please email the name and link of the resource, as well as any details about your needs, to accounts@TeachingBooks.net.
Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their X (formerly Twitter) handles.