Written by Justin Richardson and Pete Parnett and Illustrated by Henry Cole (2005)
I really enjoyed this book and found the illustrations to be well done. This book has the potential to be viewed as controversial by some because two gay penguins are in love and they end up being able to hatch and raise a female penguin. I personally have no problems with the book because my best friends mom is gay, so the natural feeling that is displayed throughout the book is something I identify and agree with. But, for some the homosexuality displayed in this book, along with its natural feeling given off would be something they strongly disagree with, therefore creating the controversy. I thought it was a cute book and I like that it is based off a true story.
If I were to use this book in the classroom it would be in order to demonstrate the different types of family units that exist, such as, divorce, grandparents as parents, etc. Other than that, I would have the book on hand so that if the topic were ever brought up there would be something to reference and would provide a real life example with penguins. I would struggle with discussing the topic of homosexuality because I do not find any issues with it and would want to display how I agree with the book. So, as far as using as a spring board into a discussion about sexual orientation I would not feel comfortable doing so. The main thing would be to have it as a demonstration of family units. Also, penguins have been found to be homosexual than other animals and could be used as something to talk about animal biology.
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