Leon the Chameleon

Description

Leon the chameleon has a problem. When the other little chameleons turn green, yellow or blue — he turns red, purple or orange! Leon doesn’t turn the opposite color on purpose. He just can’t help it. Being different makes Leon feel lonely.

One day, the little chameleons go exploring and lose their way. As the parents anxiously search for their little ones, they suddenly spot a speck of color far off in the distance. It’s Leon! And thanks to his brilliant hue, the little chameleons are rescued. This time, being different makes Leon feel proud!

Leon the Chameleon is a charming story that also explores the basic elements of color. At the end of the book, a color wheel displays primary colors and their complementary hues.

Watt’s use of primary colors and bold black outlines makes this a good choice for storytimes …—Quill & QuireYoung children will enjoy the brightly hued cartoon illustrations and will understand the message about appreciating differences.—School Library JournalWatt debuts with a simple tale that is partly a celebration of physical differences and partly a lesson in color theory. Bright hues and simple shapes lend plenty of visual appeal to the illustrations, especially when the entire double-paged spread is one color (green, for instance) and Leon stands out like a sore thumb. These are the purest colors, too, strong and clear, a plus compared to what is often found in books on color.—Kirkus Reviews… this is not only a comforting tale about being special but also a visually effective choice for children just learning colors.—Booklist

Additional information

Dimensions	0.125 × 8 × 8 in
Imprint	Kids Can Press
Format	General Trade
ISBN-13	09781553375272
ISBN-10	1553375270
Author	Melanie Watt
Illustrator	Melanie Watt
Audience	Children
BISAC	JUV009020
Subjects	diversity, JUV009020, art, habitats, individuality, amphibians, chameleons, exploration and adventure, standing out from the crowd, colors and color identification