Book Resume

for A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni

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1 Professional Review
Selected for 1 State/Province List

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Publisher's Weekly:
Ages Toddler - 5
TeachingBooks:*
Grades PK-2
Word Count:
239
Lexile Level:
490L
ATOS Reading Level:
2.3

Genre:
Picture Book
Year Published:
1975

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From Publisher's Weekly

September 29, 1997
Lionni's signature watercolors span the rainbow in this story of a chameleon who, while searching for his identity, finds a friend with whom he can share his changeable nature. Ages 3-5.

1 Selection for State & Provincial Recommended Reading Lists

A Color of His Own was selected by educational and library professionals to be included on the following state/provincial reading lists.

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Nevada

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