And Tango Makes Three
by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, and Henry Cole • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- Grade
- PK-2
- 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
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Vowel Sounds
- Short I
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- 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
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Justin Richardson about And Tango Makes Three
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Justin Richardson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Short I
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Author Interviews 16
Meet-the-Author Recording with Justin Richardson
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Interview with Justin Richardson
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Interview with Peter Parnell
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Interview with Peter Parnell
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Interview with Justin Richardson
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Interview with Justin Richardson
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Interview with Peter Parnell
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Interview with Peter Parnell
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Interview with Justin Richardson
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Interview with Justin Richardson
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Interview with Peter Parnell
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Interview with Peter Parnell
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Interview with Justin Richardson
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Q&A interview with Henry Cole
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Interview 1 with Henry Cole
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Interview 2 with Henry Cole
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 15
Printables for Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Reinforces:
- Short I
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Questions from Ensemble Therapy
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Educator's Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Teaching Guide from Pride and Less Prejudice
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Teacher's Guide from Simon & Schuster
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Lesson Plan from Teaching Children Philosophy
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Lesson Plan from British Columbia Teachers' Federation
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Lesson Plan from Someries Infant School and Early Childhood Education Centre
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Book Readings 1
Complete Video Reading
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 3
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2006
Lambda Literary Award, 1992-2024
Finalist, 2006
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