Stunning, clear photographs and a succinct text follow a chameleon in search of a meal. Along the way he encounters geckos, scorpions, a tree frog, and another chameleon. He also comes across his meal, in the form of a big caterpillar. An especially memorable photo captures the split second the chameleon nabs the caterpillar with his fully extended tongue. Employing a narrative voice that is closer to storytelling than science text (“Is something hiding there? A gecko! The gecko looks scary, but it will not hurt the chameleon.”) Chameleon, Chameleon will appeal to young children with an affinity for reptiles. (Ages 2–5)

This companion to award-winning RED-EYED TREE FROG gives young readers an amazing close-up view of the colorful, quirky chameleon.

Experience close-up the many moods (and colors) of chameleons. One brave chameleon ventures from the safety of his tree in search of a new home. On his journey, he meets other rain forest animals, not all of them friendly! Alas, the new tree he chooses is already home to another chameleon. She dons her aggressive coloring until she's sure that the visitor is friend, not foe. Then they welcome each other with brilliant, happy colors.
Incredible photographs and simple text perfect for young children is rounded out with informative backmatter on one of the planet's most captivating creatures.