Gideon

by Francesca Greco

Gideon is a chameleon who is bothered that no one notices him because he changes colors to match his background. But because he changes colors, he is able to go undetected when he spots danger coming. He becomes an unsung hero when he saves the forest animals from a hungry tiger without them even knowing he was there.

Genres: Picture Books

40 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Arancillo garcia · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Rebecca Goldstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gideon can turn any color he wants – a perk of being a chameleon, or so he thought. Gideon soon learns that his ability makes it hard for the other animals to see him. Tired of being invisible, the color-changing creature decides to leave town. On his trip, Gideon spies a dangerous enemy creeping closer to his home. Knowing he must warn the other animals, Gideon turns back and tries to voice his fears, with no success. Gideon takes matters into his own hands and saves the day, along with the lives of all of his home’s inhabitants.

A delightfully charming story about terrible tigers, holding on to hope, and knowing that unsung doesn’t mean unvalued.