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A Color of His Own
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Item Description...
Overview
When a chameleon goes in search of discovering what color he wants to be, he learns an important lesson about being true to one's self after developing a special friendship with a fellow chameleon. 25,000 first printing.
Publishers Description
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.
"Lionni's signature watercolors span the rainbow in this story of a chameleon who, while searching for his identity, finds a friend with whom he can share his changeable nature." —Publishers Weekly
"As captivating now as it was when first published in 1975." —Children's Literature
Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed children's books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor winner--for Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Leo Lionni died in October of 1999 at his home in Tuscany, Italy. |
Item Specifications...
Pages 30
Dimensions: Length: 0.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 5.75"
Weight: 0.65 lbs.
Binding Board Books
Release Date Nov 14, 2000
Publisher Knopf Books for Young Readers
Age 2-5
ISBN 0375810919
EAN 9780375810916
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Availability 59 units.
Availability accurate as of May 26, 2012 11:10.
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About this Author/Artist Leo Lionni wrote and illustrated more than 40 highly acclaimed children's books. He received the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was a four-time Caldecott Honor winner--for <i>Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy</i>, and <i>Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse</i>. Leo Lionni died in October of 1999 at his home in Tuscany, Italy.
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 | Beutiful Book from a favorite author Apr 18, 2008 |
| I love Leo Lioni and this is one of his prettiest books and is a favorite of my children. The artwork is beautiful and the story touching. I just bought a second copy because our original one is getting worn out! | | |  | Great kids book Apr 14, 2008 |
| This is a great book for people who want more than childish drivel to read to their infants. | | |  | A bit disinformative. Feb 14, 2008 |
OK, a lizard can't come up with a consistent color, but when he meets up with an older lizard, they decide to live the rainbow life together. All good and well, except
- goldfish are freaking ORANGE, not red!
There needs to be a reprint... | | | | Highly recommended, both by me and my daughter Dec 22, 2007 |
| Very simple story of the search for self-identity and how it relates to friendship. Interesting water-color artwork and a clear, effective storyline make this a quick, five-minute read for an adult to his or her child. | | | | CHARMING READ AND THE KIDS LOVE IT. Sep 19, 2007 |
| Leo Lionni does good work and this offering is no different than in the past. A little Chameleon finds that all the animals, i.e. pigs, fish, elephants and more, all have their own color. He then finds that he does not seem to have one of his own, as each time he moves to a different location, his color changes. This is a charming tale of a little creature in search of himself, much like a small child might be. The art work in this little book is great and quite eye catching to the little ones. The art work and simple text make the story interesting and easy to read and I have noted that even with miltiple readings, I don't seem to get as bored as I often do with children's books after about fifty or so goes at it. The book of course has a happy ending, but you will have to read that for yourself. Highly recommened this one. | | | Write your own review about A Color of His Own
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