A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni is a warm-hearted picture book that promotes a sense of belonging, identity, growth mindset and acceptance.
“All animals have a colour of their own – except for chameleons. They change color wherever they go.” A chameleon searches for his identity by deciding whether he should turn just one colour like other animals.
As he travels with another chameleon he realises that having a colour of his own is not as important as friendship. His new philosophy is cemented when he meets a chameleon just like himself. “They remained side by side” changing colours together.
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Illustrator: Leo Lionni
Publisher: Dragonfly Books (1997)
ISBN: 9780679887850
Teaching Resources: A Color of His Own
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- Alabama Learning Exchange: Leo Lionni’s A Color of His Own Lesson Plan
- Academy at the Lakes: A Color of His Own Pre School Craft Ideas
- Castellani Art Museum: Leo Lionni teacher packet
- Japan Association for Language Teaching: What can we teach with books by Leo Lionni? (English and Japanese)
- Mermaid Theatre: Leo Lionni: A Resource Guide for TeachersRandom House: Storytime Activities
- Random House: Celebrate the World of Leo Lionni
- Random House Kids: Leo Lionni Information
- Teaching Children Philosophy: A Colour of His Own Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion
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Books by Leo Lionni
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