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Neon Leon

By Jane Clarke
Series: Neon Picture Books
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Join Leon, a dazzling neon orange chameleon, on his quest to find where he truly belongs. Unlike other chameleons, Leon cannot blend in and feels lonely as a result. His journey leads him to a place filled with many colourful friends, some similar, others different, where he learns that being unique is something to celebrate. This interactive picture book invites children to help Leon by counting steps, wishing him goodnight, and offering comfort, all amidst vibrant neon artwork.
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Help Leon find the perfect match in this interactive picture book!

Help Leon find the perfect match in this bright and brilliant interactive picture book!

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Help Leon find the perfect match in this bright and brilliant interactive picture book by bestselling author and illustrator duo Jane Clarke and Britta Teckentrup.

Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. Wherever they go, they match. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's such a lovely bright orange that he keeps all the other chameleons awake at night.

Poor Leon is lonely, so off he goes to find a place he can fit in. That turns out to be a place where there are LOTS of friends for Leon - some match and some don't, but they're all beautiful.

In this delightful interactive book, filled with vibrant neon artwork, children can help Leon on his journey by counting his steps, wishing him goodnight, and giving lots of reassurance when he's feeling down. Everyone will share Leon's happiness when he discovers it's brilliant to be different - and we don't need to be the fit in to be loved.

Series: Neon Picture Books

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    Fireflies are very special. They have a light inside them that shimmers and shines. But one little firefly is lost, and there are so many bright lights shining in the night sky she'll need some help to find her way back home.
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  • Neon Leon
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    Help Leon find the perfect match in this bright and brilliant interactive picture book by bestselling author and illustrator duo Jane Clarke and Britta Teckentrup. Everyone knows that chameleons are the best at fitting in. Wherever they go, they match. But not Leon. Leon is neon! In fact, he's such a lovely bright orange that he keeps all the other...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839949388

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Edition: Updated Edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 24

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jane Clarke LGBTQ+ Series: Neon Picture Books

About the Author

Jane Clarke (Author)
Jane Clarke is the author of over 80 books for young children, including the award-winning Gilbert the Great series and Stuck in the Mud. She's also a children's poet, so she's thrilled to bits to have three rhyming picture books with Nosy Crow (Who Woke the Baby, Old MacDonald's Things That Go, and I Saw Anaconda). Jane's latest picture book is Leap Frog, a super follow-up to her brilliant interactive picture books Neon Leon and Firefly Home. Jane enjoys visiting nurseries and primary schools, and loves animals, country walks, fossil hunts, meeting up with her sons and their families in the UK and USA, and having fun with her granddaughters.
Jane's website can be found at: www.jane-clarke.co.uk

Britta Teckentrup (Illustrator)
Britta Teckentrup grew up in a town called Wuppertal. She moved to London in 1988 to study illustration and fine art at St Martin's College and the Royal College of Art and ended up staying in England for 17 years. Britta has created over 30 books, translated into 20 different languages. Britta's illustrations have appeared in magazines, on homewares, clothes and packaging. Britta now lives and works in Berlin with her artist husband, young son, Vincent, and their cat.

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