Synopses & Reviews
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? andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;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.
Review
"As always, Gravett's art charms; colored pencil lines on rough paper give the pages warmth, and the chameleon's "disguises" repay attention as readers spot similarities to and differences from the things the chameleon mimics."--Publishers Weekly "This elaboration of the simplest of concepts suggests multiple uses, from exploring the moods in the spare, expressive art to recapturing the events, and the minimal dialogue, in dramatic play."--The Horn Book "Both chameleons and friendship populate children's picture books liberally, but this one's well worth adding to the shelf."--Kirkus Reviews "A clever concept book with emotional punch and magnificent art is a rare treat. In Gravett’s latest triumph, readers meet a despondent chameleon...While the simple text is appropriate for toddlers, the book is clever enough for older children to enjoy. Gravett’s design and art are exceptional."--School Library Journal
Review
"As always, Gravett's art charms; colored pencil lines on rough paper give the pages warmth, and the chameleon's "disguises" repay attention as readers spot similarities to and differences from the things the chameleon mimics."--andlt;iandgt;Publishers Weeklyandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"This elaboration of the simplest of concepts suggests multiple uses, from exploring the moods in the spare, expressive art to recapturing the events, and the minimal dialogue, in dramatic play."--andlt;iandgt;The Horn Bookandlt;/iandgt;
Review
"Both chameleons and friendship populate children's picture books liberally, but this one's well worth adding to the shelf."--andlt;Iandgt;Kirkus Reviewsandlt;/Iandgt;
Review
"A clever concept book with emotional punch and magnificent art is a rare treat. In Gravettand#8217;s latest triumph, readers meet a despondent chameleon...While the simple text is appropriate for toddlers, the book is clever enough for older children to enjoy. Gravettand#8217;s design and art are exceptional."--andlt;Iandgt;School Library Journalandlt;/Iandgt;
About the Author
Emily Gravett is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including the Kate Greenaway Awardandndash;winning andlt;iandgt;Wolvesandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Little Mouseandrsquo;s Big Book of Fearsandlt;/iandgt;. She is also the author and illustrator of andlt;iandgt;Again!andlt;/iandgt; (shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award), andlt;iandgt;Wolf Wonandrsquo;t Bite!andlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Blue Chameleonandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Rabbit Problemandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Dogsandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Spellsandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Odd Eggandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Monkey and Meandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Orange Pear Apple Bearandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Meerkat Mailandlt;/iandgt;. She lives in Brighton, England, with her family. Visit her at EmilyGravett.com.Emily Gravett is the author of many critically acclaimed books, including the Kate Greenaway Awardandndash;winning andlt;iandgt;Wolvesandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Little Mouseandrsquo;s Big Book of Fearsandlt;/iandgt;. She is also the author and illustrator of andlt;iandgt;Again!andlt;/iandgt; (shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award), andlt;iandgt;Wolf Wonandrsquo;t Bite!andlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Blue Chameleonandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Rabbit Problemandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Dogsandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Spellsandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;The Odd Eggandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Monkey and Meandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;Orange Pear Apple Bearandlt;/iandgt;, and andlt;iandgt;Meerkat Mailandlt;/iandgt;. She lives in Brighton, England, with her family. Visit her at EmilyGravett.com.