Chamelia and the New Kid in Class, Ethan Long
Chamelia and the New Kid in Class, Ethan Long
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Chamelia and the New Kid in Class

Author: Ethan Long

Narrator: Emma Lysy

Unabridged: 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/26/2021


Synopsis

Chamelia is a chameleon who loves to stand out in a crowd. She's always the star of the show, especially at school. But when a new kid in class becomes the center of attention, Chamelia feels left out. Can she figure out how to beat her competition? Or will she learn to share the spotlight and make a new best friend?

Join the fabulous Chamelia in this funny and charming story about friendship, school, and the true meaning of being a star!


Reviews

Goodreads review by Barbara

I enjoyed the first Chamelia book in which the irrepressible chameleon was introduced, and this one was equally delightful while containing important messages about how to treat others. Used to being the center of attention, Chamelia is understandably miffed when new boy Cooper quickly becomes popul......more

Goodreads review by Julia

consider me in love with chamelia!!......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

I liked the topic of this book- it's about a new child joining Chamelia's (a feisty little chameleon) class and how she, the start of the class, is now outshone. Sort of a different take on the "new kid" story. Chamelia struggles at first but then decides to be friends with the new student. That sai......more

Oh dear. What do you do when you are a quirky kid (Chamelia) and a new kid arrives who is just as quirky (the new kid in class)? Oh dear. It’s trouble for Chamelia as she competes with the new kid to be the quirkiest, until she finally realizes that it can be fun to have a new friend who is just as......more

Goodreads review by Laura

I would use this book not only to talk about friendship, but also about change. I am at a small school and so when new students come in not only do they have a hard time adjusting but the "veterans" to do. This is a good book to open the discussion of that competition.......more


Quotes

Praise for Chamelia and the New Kid in Class:"Long makes Chamelia, and now Cooper as well, pop off the pages with collaged, fabric-patterned clothing...His characters are expressive to the nth degree...Chamelia's upturned snout speaks volumes"
Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Chamelia:An L.A. Times summer reading pick
"The clever incorporation of actual textile, as busy and vibrant as Chamelia herself, invigorates... she is one unique lizard."—Kirkus

"The reader will be delighted by the different outfits that Chamelia chooses to wear... This is great story for reading aloud and for beginning readers."—Library Media Connection

"His digitally collaged pictures, which are composed along a single, stagelike plane, have comic energy."—Publishers Weekly