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Watt, Melanie

Leon the Chameleon

32 pp. | Kids Can | March, 2001 | Trade ISBN 1-55074-867-X $$14.95
(4) K-3 While the other chameleons match their surroundings, Leon changes to the complementary color. But when Leon and his companions get lost, his embarrassing difference saves them. The obvious allegory avoids preachiness by making Leon a likable character. Acrylic art with expressive black lines and a bold design allow the smallish book to be appropriate for read-alouds. The last page explains complementary colors.
Reviewer: Lolly Robinson

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