They Thought They Saw Him

by Craig Kee Strete

Little chameleon sits on a brown branch, in the green leaves, in the tan sand, and on a golden rock. A snake, an owl, a fox and a boy all think they've seen him, but the chameleon never seems to be where they think he is. Craig Kee Strete and the popular illustrating team of Aruego and Dewey have created an irresistible bok about little chameleon's colorful escapes. Full color.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Craig Strete is a Native American science fiction writer. He is noted for his use of American Indian themes and has had multiple Nebula Award nominations.
Beginning in the early 1970s, while working in the Film and Television industry, Strete began writing emotional Native American themed, and science fiction short stories and novellas. He has had three Nebula Award nominations: two for the short stories Time Deer and A Sunday Visit with Great-grandfather and one for the novelette The Bleeding Man.
REANIMUS PRESS NEW RELEASES
The Game of Cat and Eagle novel
If All Else Fails
The World in Grandfather's Hands novel
When Grandfather Journeys Into Winter novel
A Knife In The Mind novel
Dreams That Burn in the Night
Death Chants
Burn Down the Night novel
The Angry Dead novel
The Bleeding Man and Other Science Fiction Stories
My Gun Is Not So Quick novel
The Star Killer novel
To Make Death Love Us novel
Dark Journey
The Bouncing Bride novel
The Mammoth Project novel
Nobody Rides Forever novel
Paint Your Face On A Drowning In The River novel
Strete Food. A book of plays.
The Dinosaur Project novel
Cloudboy Juvenile
Russell Raven Isn't Scared Anymore Juvenile
Death In The Spirit House Novel
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THE DIRE WOLF PROJECT Novel
THE BLOOD OF OTHERS SF Novel

BLOOD TELLS ME ABOUT THE NIGHT and
THE NIGHT BROTHER
BY R. WRIGHT CAMPBELL AND CRAIG STRETE Horror Novels

MOOSE AND RACCOON
ALL GROWN UP UNDER A BIG MOON SKY
Juveniles

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Reviews

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun and colorful story about a lucky little chameleon who avoids becoming lunch by using his natural ability to transform and blend in with his surroundings. Kids will have fun trying to find the little guy as he "disappears."

[Allie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I hate weeding and coming across a lovely book I can't reorder! This is a lovely little book about different animals (and a boy) encountering a chameleon, trying to catch it, and getting outwitted. It is simple yet fun with really lively illustrations. I'm really sad to see it go.

[Kathy Piselli · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best written books I've seen for younger children! The illustrations are so well done I had trouble seeing little chameleon myself.

[Michelle Halber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great, fun story.

[Shoshanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was a fan of Jose Aruego (How the Sun was Brought Back to the Sky, Leo the Late Bloomer) as a kid. LOVED his illustrations. This book has a fun story, good for storytimes because the kids get to look for the chameleon each time. Features Aruego's beautiful trademark illustration style.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute little story.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how this encourages children to look for the chameleon. Nice and engaging.

[Holly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Toddler

[Janin · Rating 4 out of 5]

My 7 year old loved this book so much. And we both enjoyed looking for 'him' (: