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In the episode, Courtney Miller described reading the book to a preschool class at a Baptist school, noting its true‑story premise of two male penguins raising a chick and the resulting questions from the children about same‑sex relationships. She expressed that she adored the title and planned to read it to her own kids, despite feeling conflicted about the conservative environment. The discussion highlighted the book’s relevance for addressing diversity topics with young learners.
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It is a children's book about two male penguins who raise a chick together; it was read to a preschool class at a Baptist school, prompting questions about same-sex relationships from the children.
Today in class we were learning all about penguins. I had picked up And Tango Makes Three from the library...
once the story progressed to the two boy penguins raising an egg together, I realized I had captivated my students' attention but...missus user/honey badger ho is her username on reddit...how can they make a baby without a mommy?
fun fact the book is based on a true story about two gay penguins who raised a girl penguin who grew up to also be gay
I adore this book and I and we'll totally read it to my kids but as a new preschool teacher at a very Christian church faaaaak
oh my god that's so insane I'm sorry you're banning nature they are real thing
