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African Stories: Once Upon a Chameleon

By Ken Wilson-Max
Series: African Stories
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Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Chameleon changes colour! Once upon a time, Chameleon didn't change colour. She was just another grey lizard in the bush. Until she had a close encounter with some dangerous animals! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for... Read More
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African Stories: Once Upon a Chameleon

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Chameleon changes colour! A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones.

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Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out why Chameleon changes colour!

Once upon a time, Chameleon didn't change colour. She was just another grey lizard in the bush. Until she had a close encounter with some dangerous animals!

A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Written by Ken Wilson-Max and illustrated by the multi award-winning Zinelda McDonald.

Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Giraffe, Once Upon a Hippo, Once Upon a Lion, Once Upon a Hyena, Once Upon a Buffalo, Once Upon a Rhino, and Once Upon a Leopard.

Series: African Stories

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444978209

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Zinelda McDonald

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ken Wilson-Max Series: African Stories

About the Author

Ken Wilson-Max (Author)

Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher of children's books. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He trained to be a graphic designer in Zimbabwe before coming to the UK. He now lives in London.

In 2020 his book, Astro Girl, won the STEAM award for early years picture books. Where's Lenny? was listed in 50 Best Culturally Diverse Children's Books by The Guardian and Max Paints the House is listed in 150 Important Children's Books by the African American Literature Book Club.

Ken has over 70 children's books published by over 15 international publishers in many languages worldwide.

Zinelda McDonald (Illustrator)

Zinelda McDonald is an award-winning South African illustrator who lives in Wellington in the Western Cape of South Africa. She has illustrated numerous children's books and is also a well-known designer and illustrator of children's book covers. Awards for her work include the Alba Bouwer Prize and the Exclusive Books IBBY SA Award.

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