A Color of His Own

Leo Lionni's classic tale, A Color of His Own, follows a chameleon who feels unique because he lacks a fixed color, unlike other animals. He tries to solve this by staying on a green leaf, only to find it changes with the seasons. His true discovery comes when he meets another chameleon, realizing that sharing experiences and having a friend is more valuable than having a specific color. This board book edition is perfect for introducing young children (ages 3-7) to simple color concepts while gently exploring themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the profound importance of friendship.

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.