Blue Chameleon

Written and illustrated by Emily Gravett

A chameleon seeks friendship but struggles to fit in. Will he find his match?

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,163 ratings

32 pages· 29 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~480L

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Bookroo's summary

A chameleon, able to change his appearance, feels isolated as he tries to fit in with a snail, a grasshopper, and even a sock. Despite his efforts, he remains alone. Will he ever find a friend who truly understands him? This charming tale explores themes of identity and belonging, inviting young readers to discover the beauty of being unique.

From the publisher

Chameleon can turn himself into anything and appear to fit in anywhere, but it seems that neither the swirly snail, the green grasshopper nor the striped sock want to be friends. Will he ever find someone to talk to? Someone just like him?

With a subtle and witty interplay between words and illustrations this introduction to colors and shapes (and chameleons!) is sure to delight kids of all ages.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 29
Reading age: 2–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~480L

Themes & topics

Books about shapes Books about making friends Books about colors Books about friendship Books about first concepts

What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.9

out of 7

5.8

“This book is all about the illustrations. Emily Gravett's beautifully pencil-drawn chameleon changes not only his coloring but his posture as well to mimic the appearance of other similarly-shaped things--so many creative and unexpected pairings. A bit sad and lonely as the story opens, the hopeful chameleon goes through a whole rainbow of color in his quest to find a friend.”

Grammy

Trusted reviewer

6.5

“Blue Chameleon is inventive, fun, and easy to laugh at. Like many of Emily Gravett's innovative books, it's also great for little ones who are just starting to read. The sparse text paired with clever illustrations creates a book that is quick to read, but requires the reader to do most of the work making connections--something I think is perfect for reading with little ones.”

Lauren Hancock

Trusted reviewer

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