32 p., Kids Can Press, 2001.
Leon is a young chameleon who, instead of turning the same color as his surroundings, turns the opposite color. He's embarrassed about this difference and feels left out. But his feelings change when he sneaks along with the other chameleons to go exploring. They get lost, and Leon's contrasting color helps their parents find them. After this, he feels special instead of self-conscious about his difference. An afterword introduces color theory. This story helps children see that there is more than one way to interpret what makes them "different," and that it's possible to value their differences.
Ages 3-6
Main character's cultural background: non-human
Cultural context: non-human
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