A Color of His Own
Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.
Colorful illustrations and spare prose make this story of friendship perfect for a board book edition to introduce simple color concepts to toddlers.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 30
Book Binding: Board book
Year of Publication: 2000
Publisher: Random House
Language: en
ISBN: 9780375810916
Creator Bio
Leo Lionni was an Italian-born author and illustrator known for his beloved children's books. He was born in Amsterdam in 1910 and grew up in a family of artists. Lionni studied economics at the University of Genoa and then moved to the United States in 1939. After working as a graphic designer, he began his career as a children's book author and illustrator in the 1950s. Lionni's books often featured themes of friendship, nature, and self-discovery. He won numerous awards for his work, including four Caldecott Honors. Lionni passed away in 1999, but his timeless stories continue to enchant and inspire readers of all ages.
