“Chameleon, you’re so ugly that you’re a disgrace to us all!”is the continual cry of the river community. Over time, Chameleon comes to believe their cruel words. Lonely and hopeless, he dreads the dawning of every new day. But fate intervenes and he meets a lark and an old man who set in motion events that transform him. The Singing Chameleon is an inspirational and compelling retelling of a Malawian tale by internationally respected author and storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, with bright and bold illustrations by well-known artist, Kalle Becker. 100 SOUTH AFRICAN CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK, IBBYSA, 2008. THE CHILDREN’S BEST BOOK GUIDE, EXCLUSIVE BOOKS 2008.

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