African Stories: Once Upon a Chameleon

Inspired by traditional African stories, find out WHY animals came to be the way they are today. A vibrant animal adventure perfect for curious little ones. Also available in the African Stories series: Once Upon an Elephant, Once Upon a Zebra, Once Upon a Giraffe and Once Upon a Hippo.

About the author

Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher of children's books. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He trained to be a graphic designer in Zimbabwe before coming to the UK. He now lives in London.

In 2020 his book, Astro Girl, won the STEAM award for early years picture books. Where's Lenny? was listed in 50 Best Culturally Diverse Children's Books by The Guardian and Max Paints the House is listed in 150 Important Children's Books by the African American Literature Book Club.

Ken has over 70 children's books published by over 15 international publishers in many languages worldwide.
Zinelda McDonald is an award-winning South African illustrator who lives in Wellington in the Western Cape of South Africa. She has illustrated numerous children's books and is also a well-known designer and illustrator of children's book covers. Awards for her work include the Alba Bouwer Prize and the Exclusive Books IBBY SA Award.

Product details

• Authors: Zinelda McDonald, Burgen Thorne, Chantelle Thorne, Ken Wilson-Max, Wilson-Max Ken
• Assisted by: McDonald Zinelda (Illustration)
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 5
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.01.2025
• EAN: 9781444978209
• ISBN: 978-1-4449-7820-9
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 244 mm x 240 mm x 6 mm
• Series: African Stories
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Africa, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / African, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, For National Curriculum Early Years, For National Curriculum Early Years (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals