An endearing and funny tale about a chameleon trying to find his place in a colourful world, illustrated by the renowned Tony Ross.
 
One hot day in the middle of a jungle a strange little creature hatches out of an egg. "Who am I?" he asks himself. Off he goes plodding through the tall grass to find out. He meets many animals but none of them are like him. Will he ever find out who he is and why he keeps changing colours?

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 • "Phinn's story delivers a simple, solid good time and the effortless cartooning from Ross gets maximum comic mileage." --Publisher's Weekly, US

 • "We love the big bold and vibrant illustrations and sense of humour within the text." --Eye

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GERVASE PHINN is a bestselling author and poet, teacher, freelance lecturer, educational consultant, school inspector, visiting professor of education and, last but by no means least, father of four. The majority of his time is spent in schools with teachers and children. He is best known for his autobiographical accounts of his time as a school inspector in the Yorkshire Dales, which have been likened to James Herriot's books.
 
TONY ROSS has illustrated over 800 books, which are published all over the world. Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and Tadpole's Promise won the Silver medal in the Smarties Prize 2003. He was the British choice for the Andersen Medal 2004. The Nanny Goat's Kid was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize 2010. A major animated series of Tony Ross's Little Princess is currently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake. He lives in Oxfordshire.

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