A Color of His Own
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1975

A Color of His Own

Written and illustrated by Leo Lionni

A chameleon seeks a permanent color but discovers friendship instead.

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30 pages· AD490L
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A chameleon, tired of changing colors, decides to stay on a green leaf to keep one hue forever. But as the seasons change, so does the leaf, and the chameleon learns that true companionship is more valuable than a fixed color. When another chameleon suggests they journey together, he discovers that having a friend means always being alike, no matter the surroundings. This tale of friendship and self-discovery, with its vibrant illustrations, introduces young readers to the beauty of colors and the importance of companionship.

From the publisher

A story of a chameleon who, in search of his own color, finds a true friend.

At a glance
Format
Pages
30
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Board
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about being differentBooks about colorsBooks about being yourselfBooks about first conceptsBooks about chameleons
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
49248
Publication
Published
January 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 1975
Publisher
Random House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375810916

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