“Chameleons are a little different. They can change color. But they want to have a color of their own.”
“Chameleons are a little different. They can change color. But they want to have a color of their own.”
I think this book teaches important themes of identity and belonging. It talks about the importance of being true to yourself which is a great lesson to learn.
pickThis book shares the story of a chameleon who is tired of changing his colors. He wants one color of his own and battles this feeling throughout his journey.
“All animals have a color of their own, except for chameleons. They change color wherever they go.“ I love this quote because it sets up the main idea of the story, where the chameleon feels different because of his inability to keep a consistent color.
I would use this book in my classroom to have discussions about identity and friendship.
pickA Color of His Own was written by Leo Lionni and published originally in 1975. This book is about a chameleon who tries to find his own color. After awhile, he learns to accept himself and finds friendship around him. Great book with beautiful illustrations.
Introducing my new babies Benfro the bearded dragon (top) and Andarna the chameleon (bottom) #lizardsoflitsy #lizards #chameleon #beardeddragon #forthwing #theballadofsirbenfro
This is a great picture book to teach children the importance of the “issues of personal identity, conformity, and the value of friendship”. There are also many extension activities you could do in the classroom with this book.
