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A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

A Color of His Own

By Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni
Illustrated by Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni
Illustrated by Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni
Illustrated by Leo Lionni

By Leo Lionni
Illustrated by Leo Lionni

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Paperback $7.99

Sep 30, 1997 | ISBN 9780679887850 | 2-5 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Hardcover $12.95

Jun 13, 2006 | ISBN 9780375836978 | 2-5 years

Ebook $4.99

Sep 28, 2011 | ISBN 9780307974266 | 2-5 years

Board Book $7.99

Jan 12, 2016 | 2-5 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Board Book $7.99

Nov 14, 2000 | 2-5 years *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

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    About A Color of His Own

    The classic story about searching for somewhere to belong, from four-time Caldecott honor winner Leo Lionni.


    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.

    About A Color of His Own

    The classic story about searching for somewhere to belong, from four-time Caldecott honor winner Leo Lionni.


    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.

    About 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.

    Now available as an eBook.

    About A Color of His Own

    Introducing a Spanish/English bilingual board book edition of Leo Lionni’s beloved classic!
     
    Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. All animals have a color of their own—except for chameleons. They change color wherever they go! This colorful tale of true friends is now available as a dual-language board book, bringing Leo Lionni’s beloved story to life in both Spanish and English for the youngest child.
     
    Los elefantes son grises. Los cerdos son rosados. Todos los animales tienen su propio color, menos los camaleones. ¡Cambian de color dondequiera que van! Esta colorida historia sobre la amistad, ahora disponible en una edición bilingüe, da nueva vida a esta tierna historia de Leo Lionni, para que los más pequeños puedan disfrutar tanto en español como en inglés.

    About 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.

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    About Leo Lionni

    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… More about Leo Lionni

    About Leo Lionni

    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… More about Leo Lionni

    About Leo Lionni

    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… More about Leo Lionni

    About Leo Lionni

    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… More about Leo Lionni

    About Leo Lionni

    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… More about Leo Lionni

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Dragonfly Books
    Sep 30, 1997 | 32 Pages | 10 x 8 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780679887850

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $12.95
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jun 13, 2006 | 40 Pages | 7-3/4 x 7-1/2 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780375836978

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Sep 28, 2011 | 40 Pages | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780307974266

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Board Book | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Jan 12, 2016 | 30 Pages | 7-1/2 x 6 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780553538731

    Category: Children’s Board Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Board Book | $7.99
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Nov 14, 2000 | 30 Pages | 6-3/4 x 5-3/8 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780375810916

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    Praise

    “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

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