Books of Wonder

A Color of His Own

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$9.89 $14.99 In stock

Category: Picture Books

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.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Carter G. ★★★★★

The illustrations are so vivid and expressive—my 3-year-old notices new details in the chameleon's color changes each time we read it. It's become a comforting bedtime favorite that gently teaches about friendship and belonging.

Stella I. ★★★★★

My son keeps asking for this one again and again — the pages are sturdy enough for toddler hands, and the twist at the end about the chameleon finding a friend always makes him smile. It’s a gentle way to talk about feeling different, and those soft watercolor illustrations really pull you in.

Henry ★★★★★

We read this to my three-year-old right before bed, and the simple message about finding a friend who stays with you really resonated. The illustrations are classic and calming, and it's already become a nightly request.