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Description
Tired of always changing colors, Chameleon is surprised to discover that other jungle animals are bored with their appearances, and he sets out to make each whatever color and pattern he or she wishes.
Publication
North-South Books (2007), Edition: Reprint, 32 pages
User reviews
LibraryThing member kikione
Chameleon tries to help his jungle friends by painting them all different colors. They soon realize that they were the colors they were for a reason and get upset, demanding that he change them back. They chase him to the edge of a cliff where a rainstorm starts. The colors are washed away and
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everyone goes back to their original color. Great for talking about adaptations. Show Less
LibraryThing member kairstream
Chameleon helps all the other animals change colors. However, there are problems when you are not yourself. Good life lesson.
LibraryThing member NatalieCJones
A story about a chameleon who doesn't want to change colors all the time, he helps the other animals change their color instead
LibraryThing member jenniferm14
In this fantasy, Chameleon decides to help paint his animal friends bright colors. Will the animals like this change? Kindergarteners through second graders will enjoy the colorful illustrations, especially when paired with a lesson on mixing paint colors.
Awards
Patricia Gallagher Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Winner — 2009)
Language
Original language
Japanese
Physical description
32 p.; 9.22 inches
ISBN
0735821119 / 9780735821118