A Color of His Own
by Leo Lionni
A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 17.6K reader ratings. First published in 1975. The book spans 40 pages.
About A Color of His Own
Elephants are gray. Pigs are pink. Only the chameleon has no color of his own. He is purple like the heather, yellow like a lemon, even black and orange striped like a tiger! Then one day a chameleon has an idea to remain one color forever by staying on the greenest leaf he can find. But in the autumn, the leaf changes from green to yellow to red . . . and so does the chameleon. When another chameleon suggests they travel together, he learns that companionship is more important than having a color of his own. No matter where he goes with his new friend, they will always be alike.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Leo Lionni |
| Published | 1975 |
| Pages | 40 |
| Genres | Fiction, Arts & Photography, Fantasy, Science, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,617 |
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What genre is A Color of His Own?
A Color of His Own is categorized as Fiction, Arts & Photography, Fantasy, Science. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Color of His Own worth reading?
Based on 17.6K reader ratings, A Color of His Own has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is A Color of His Own?
A Color of His Own has 40 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Color of His Own?
A Color of His Own was written by Leo Lionni. It was first published in 1975.
What is the ISBN for A Color of His Own?
The ISBN-13 for A Color of His Own is 9780375836980.0.
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