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The Mixed-up Chameleon

By Eric Carle

Adjectives

whimsical colourful insightful

Genres

Animals Feelings/Wellbeing

What is The Mixed-up Chameleon about?

A chameleon, bored with its life, visits a zoo and wishes to possess the traits of other animals. As it adopts features like a flamingo's wings and a giraffe's neck, it becomes unrecognisable. Eventually, the chameleon realises that being itself is the best way to be.

About the author

Eric Carle was a much-loved author and illustrator, best known for his colourful picture books. His most famous story is 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar', which has delighted children all around the world. Eric Carle’s books are filled with bright artwork and simple stories that help young readers learn about nature and the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Edition published

1988

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