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Leon the Chameleon

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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.

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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.

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Reading Levels

    lexile level
  • 540L

  • guided reading
  • H

  • guided reading grade level
  • 1/2

  • lexile code
  • Adult Directed

  • accelerated reader interest lvl
  • LG

  • accelerated reader reading level
  • 2.7

AWARDS & REVIEWS

Reviews

"Watt’s use of primary colors and bold black outlines makes this a good choice for storytimes …"

Quill & Quire, 01/05/2001

"Young children will enjoy the brightly hued cartoon illustrations and will understand the message about appreciating differences."

School Library Journal, 01/04/2001

"Watt 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, 01/02/2001

"… this is not only a comforting tale about being special but also a visually effective choice for children just learning colors."

Booklist, 01/04/2001

Awards

  • 2002 - Book of the Year Award, ForeWord Magazine, Short-listed

  • 2002 - Our Choice, Canadian Children’s Book Centre, Winner

  • 2002 - Young Adults' Choices, International Reading Association, Short-listed

  • 2001 - International Book Award, The Society of School Librarians International, Runner-up

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