Reviews

A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

nel_reader's review against another edition

4.0

Cute book with a good story, teaching colours and friendship.

sammyshellstorm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted

4.0

seregelda's review against another edition

5.0

Huh, I read this about a year ago and gave it three stars, but reading it today I let out an "Aaawww" upon finishing it and wanted to give it 5 stars. Possibly because I've been reading more picture book lately and have come across such bad ones (seriously, some stinkers!) that I can better appreciate the good ones now.

jeonsay's review against another edition

emotional inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

natiperleggere's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

bookenthusiast13's review against another edition

3.0

ages 6 - 12.

kelseyglamour's review against another edition

5.0

A chameleon wants a color of his own. He tries to stay on a leaf, but it changes colors and falls. In the spring, he finds another chameleon. He learns that he will never be one color, but with his chameleon friend the two will always match. The chameleon learns the value of friendship. The book would be appropriate for encouraging print motivation.

erinmp's review against another edition

2.0

Every animal has its own color. Elephants are gray and parrots are green. But the chameleons change wherever they go to blend in with the environment. One poor chameleon only wants a color just for himslef, so he comes up with a plan. He will stay on a leaf and be green all the time. Excpet then the leaf turns yellow, and then reddish brown...and the chameleon of course changes with it. Will he ever get his own color?

I'm so-so about this one. It irks me that "goldfish are red." Huh? News to me. I also know little about chameleons, but I really doubt that they are able to turn into tiger's stripes and polka-dot mushrooms. It's a cute story ultimately about friendship, but the inconsistencies are annoying to me.

fridatakacs's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

allmadhere106's review against another edition

3.0

For: animal lovers; readers looking for a cute book about the search for individuality.

Possible red flags: feeling alone/not special.