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authoramandafernandes's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
katialena's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
a_novi's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I read this book as a part of my “Banned Book Series” where I’m challenging myself to read as many of the banned books in America as I can. And the fact that this book is banned in multiple states is so ridiculous it’s almost comical. This adorable children’s story is based on a TRUE story. And so if someone is triggered by some gay penguins then I think they qualify as a certified snowflake. One of the huge arguments against gay rights is that “it’s not natural. Animals in nature aren’t gay” scientifically it actually happens all the time. In fact many animals can change their gender/sex too. So when nature went against their agenda I guess they decided “we better ban this book so people don’t learn about how stupid we are” it’s far too late for that. Cute book. Cute gay penguins. Book bans are not cute. They are censorship and it’s also something the nazis did. Resist it and read as many banned books as you can!
jgintrovertedreader's review
4.0
In this true story, Roy and Silo are two male chinstrap penguins in the Central Park Zoo who don't quite fit in. They don't take any notice of the female penguins and instead form their own little family.
What an adorable little book! The illustrations by Henry Cole are charming. The story of Roy and Silo is sensitively written for the young ones. I was sad as they tried to nest and then uplifted when little Tango came along. All in the space of 30 or so pages. And I just love that the story is completely true.
Much as I wish this world were more accepting, this book is not going to be for all families. If your family can handle it, I do recommend the book. It's a good introduction for children to the concept of families that are a little different but that are still built on love.
What an adorable little book! The illustrations by Henry Cole are charming. The story of Roy and Silo is sensitively written for the young ones. I was sad as they tried to nest and then uplifted when little Tango came along. All in the space of 30 or so pages. And I just love that the story is completely true.
Much as I wish this world were more accepting, this book is not going to be for all families. If your family can handle it, I do recommend the book. It's a good introduction for children to the concept of families that are a little different but that are still built on love.
alyshadeshae's review
5.0
Until today, I had never read or even heard of this book. I vaguely remember hearing about the "gay penguins" years ago, but I didn't know that there was a children's book written about them. I see why the certain whack jobs would want the book banned - all the more reason to make sure this book is available to all! I will be adding this to my bookshelf soon!!!
I listened to a reading of this book for Banned Books Week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMaqX96-jYA
I listened to a reading of this book for Banned Books Week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMaqX96-jYA
girlbosslindsey's review
emotional
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
this was cute!!!! mostly checked it out cause its on the list of most banned books. im obsessed w tango.
bakunzi1990's review
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
missbookiverse's review
4.0
This is a very cute picture/children's book about the New York zoo in which the 2 male penguins Silo and Roy live. Silo and Roy are different from the other penguins because they're in love with each other and not with other females. They want a baby badly and an attentive zoo keeper gives them an egg to hatch from another penguin family that can only care for one egg. So they breed and breed until little penguin girl Tango comes out and is no officially the only penguin child with 2 daddies.
The story itself is sweet enough but it really warms my heart that this is a true event! I think this book is perfect to teach children to be tolerant towards love in all shapes from an early age on. I just wish the story would've been a little longer and maybe dealt with obstacles a gay penguin couple might have to face. But that would've probably expanded the frame of a children's book.
The story itself is sweet enough but it really warms my heart that this is a true event! I think this book is perfect to teach children to be tolerant towards love in all shapes from an early age on. I just wish the story would've been a little longer and maybe dealt with obstacles a gay penguin couple might have to face. But that would've probably expanded the frame of a children's book.