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.

Illustrator: Leo Lionni

Publisher: Dragonfly Books (1997)

ISBN: 9780679887850

Teaching Resources: A Color of His Own

These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!

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 Teachers
Random 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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A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni