Description

Crazy the Chameleon…

tells the heartwarming story of the relationship between a young boy, Sam, and his chameleon friend.  When Sam rescues Crazy, he discovers his unusually long tongue.  “You’re crazy, my Superhero!” he exclaims.  This highly entertaining book follows Crazy’s adventures.  Along the way he discovers his other “superpowers.”  It delves into African legends, explaining the chameleon’s ability to change colour on demand.  Their unique eyes, and their exceptionally long tongues are also explained in this legend.

The author beautifully highlights the interconnected relationships among animals and between animals and humans. It also explores how animals adapt to continually changing climates, sparking imagination about nature’s resilience. A delightful story for all ages, it’s one that teachers, learners, and families will enjoy reading again and again.

Beyond the story, an eight-page fact section bursts with descriptive photographs of various chameleons and other reptiles (including dragons!). These captivating facts highlight their “superpowers”—like their incredible ability to change colour and adapt—and even explore their fascinating connection to dinosaurs.

The book concludes with a fun-filled board game—the Crazy the Chameleon board game—perfect for the whole family, as it reinforces every key fact from the story.

FACTS about CHAMELEONS and other REPTILES (including DRAGONS!)

An eight page fact section with descriptive photographs on different types of chameleons, and reptiles.  These facts highlight their “superpowers”;

• their ability to change colour, and
• why they do so, and
• how they relate back to the Dinosaurs
• and often described as “dragons”, are just a few examples of these facts.

FUN ACTIVITIES to make and do

Eighteen pages include idesa and examples of:

• painting,
• baking, easy recipes,
• colouring-in,
• hidden word search games,
• arts, crafts and loads more.

About the Authors and Illustrators

@JudyMaré – Illustrator and Author and Steven Maré – Editor and Author
Judy Maré was born and schooled in Zimbabwe and trained as a Graphic Designer at Michaelis Art School, UCT, South Africa.

Judy has always enjoyed children’s books and toys.  The last ten years Judy Maré has concentrated mainly on children’s educational books with her illustrations appearing in over 80 publications. She regularly illustrates for Envirokids, the children’s magazine associated with Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa. Judy Maré has also illustrated My first book of Southern African Seashore Life and My first book of Southern African Ocean Life published by Random House Struik.  Now,  Judy adds a special “thank you” to the many family and friends around the world, and their children who have inspired the creation of Chameleon Books.