This was a ‘nice’ little story, simple pictures, simple dialogue, I imagine every small child will love to join in the search for chameleon but I think the book may lose its appeal after a couple of readings.

This is a book about an old man looking for his chameleon, except he has never seen it.

I definitely had fun reading this. The story was enjoyable and the art was pleasing to look at. The book gives you the opportunity to look for the chameleon alongside the old man, which is quite the challenge (even I had a bit of a struggle). The book is great for kids since it's an easy read and it let's them explore the book by looking for the chameleon.

Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

a funny story about an old man who has a pet chameleon but it camouflages so good he never seen it around. i love the illustration style that looks like it was colored using color pastel. a nice ook.

This is a perfect storytime read: not too long/limited text per page, interactive look-and-find moments, a phrase for all to join in and shout, and a fun storyline. Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon! would be great for the 3-5 crowd.

This is an adorable story about a man and his hunt for his camouflaged chameleon.

I loved the textured crayon illustrations, and had great fun searching through the illustrations for the chameleon. The way the chameleons hiding place is revealed on alternate pages will ensure the book is just as enjoyable for younger kids who might not pick up on the more abstract hiding places!

A great read for younger children to share with their grown ups, with text that is simple for early readers.

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

Kids will love looking for the chameleon hidden in the pictures. The entire book is just adorable.

4 stars

This book was cute. I can see kids being excited to find the chameleon on each page. I love the illustrations in this book.

Come Out, Come Out Chameleon
Writyen & Illustration by Jonty Howley
ISBN: 9780711289710
Publish Date: March 5,2024

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ebook ARC of Come Out, Come Out Chameleon by Jonty Howley and publisher in exchange for an honest review.

A hilarious picture book about an old man and his color-changing pet that’ll have kids laughing and shouting "COME OUT, COME OUT, CHAMELEON!"
I have a pet chameleon. The only thing is... I’ve never actually seen him.
A charming old man is searching everywhere for his pet chameleon. His dog tries to help... but the man just can’t see his colorful pet! The clever chameleon camouflages himself as a flower, a banana, a sock, and much more. When the man finds some pet care instructions stuck to the bottom of his slippers, he realizes that all he needs to do is shout ‘COME OUT, COME OUT, CHAMELEON!’ to make the chameleon appear... but the visual twist on the final spread will have children squealing and laughing out loud.
A brilliantly funny, creative, and engaging picture book from the bestselling author of Big Boys Cry and The Animal Song. Howley's vivid artwork style will appeal to adults and children alike. Young readers will love feeling clever as they spot the disguised chameleon on every page, and of course join in with their loudest voice: ‘COME OUT, COME OUT, CHAMELEON.

This book is super cute and adorable . I read it my toddler and he absolutely loved it. It was easy and fun to read. Bold and vibrant illustrations. I highly recommend reading this book.
I give this book a rating of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Your littles will love this cute story and have even more fun looking for the chameleon. Mine giggled and got sooo excited every time she found it. Easy reader for an emergent reader as well.

Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon is a fun book about a person that has a pet chameleon that they've never actually seen. Every time they THINK they've glimpsed the chameleon, it disappears again. I think children will particularly enjoy the artwork in this book as the chameleon is hidden on each page. On some pages, I found the chameleon relatively quickly, while on other pages it was more challenging. The story has the potential to be an interactive read aloud by having children search for the chameleon and then call for it to come out once the owner discovers the special trick to finding the chameleon. I love that this story is simple, fun, and uncomplicated. I think it would be the perfect read for older toddlers and young preschoolers!

Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon! is a wonderfully interactive picture book for young readers. With bold, colourful illustrations and a chameleon to spot on each page it’s a fun first reading experience.

An old man has a new chameleon. But he’s not actually seen it! He takes us around his house and garden and tells us where he thinks he may have seen it. The man gets sad at the thought of not meeting his new pet until he discovers chameleon care instructions stuck to his shoe. And the instructions tell him exactly what to do if he can’t find it…

The simple text is easy to read, it’s great for a beginner reader and the refrain is perfect for joining in. We love the bold colourful illustrations – they’re perfect for chameleon spotting! In some pages the chameleon is easier to spot than others, it took us ages to find it in the garden!

Pet named Chameleon nowhere to be “seen”. The owner of the Chameleon was an old man. Oneday, Chameleon write a noted to him “at the top of your lung, simply shout,” then the old man shout! “Come out, come out Chameleon!”

An interesting colorful story book to be read with your kids! Read aloud before going to bed.

An utterly adorable, vibrantly illustrated, delightfully interactive book for children age 3-5 to love!

When you have a pet chameleon, it can be tricky to keep track of where he is. Did you spot him in the bathroom or catch a glimpse in your bedroom, or is he actually a figment of your imagination? There is only one thing for it, you must shout and see if he responds..."Come out, come out, Chameleon!"

This lovely book will have you and your little ones guessing on the first read, getting your magnifying glasses out for the second and then for the third to the hundredth, having fun pretending that you can't spot it so that your little person can giggle and play the game, help you out and feel super proud of themselves for spotting it first.

A great, light-hearted picture book.

Thank you to NetGalley and HappyYak for sending this eBook for review consideration. All opinions are our own.

.Come OUT, Come OUT, Chameleon!

What a delightful interactive children's book about an old man, his dog, and his chameleon that he can never quite seem to find. I love the name, the colorful illustrations, and the interactive storyline where kids can try to locate the chameleon along with the reader. I also thought it was cute how they illustrated the little dog spotting the chameleon while the older man had his back turned. I can just picture kids laughing about this little nugget of information, as if they were in on it with the dog.☺️

I will definitely be looking for this adorable book when it comes out in March, and if you have little ones in your life, you should too.

Thank you to NetGalley and Jonty Howley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This picture book was so much fun to read! I especially loved the detail of the note stuck to the old man’s shoe. The bright colors and illustrations were very appealing as well.

Another one that isn’t *quite* as interactive as it seems, but still very fun. The man in the book knows he has a pet chameleon around here somewhere…but he’s never seen him! I’m interested to see this in print, because on the page it’s a little hard to tell where the chameleon was without flipping back and forth. But I think preschool kiddos would have fun trying to spot the chameleon (and the dog’s reactions are pretty funny too - he clearly sees it every time!). And of course it’s great fun to yell “Come out, come out, chameleon!” at the end.

What if you have a pet chameleon that you've never seen? That's the premise behind this adorable picture book by Jonty Howley.

Readers - adult and child - will have fun trying to find the chameleon on every page before he's revealed. This book would be an ideal book for a storytime,

I love the type of children's books that are easy to ask questions and keep kids engaged in the story. Come Out, Come Out, Chameleon is about a a man looking for his pet chameleon. Throughout each page, you can guess with your kids about where you think the chameleon could be. The last page will even give you a good laugh. This is a perfect, short picture book for kids. I will definitely be grabbing the physical copy of this when it comes out in March!

What a cute and silly read. Starting with an animal we don’t see in books a lot, to catchy page turners, to a silly ending!

This book is freaking adorable! It shows an old man, who can never seem to find his pet chameleon! My two year old had fun yelling "come out, come out" (chameleon still a work in progress LOL). And we had fun searching for the chameleon every time we turned the page. Super cute!