A little chameleon is distressed that he doesn't have his own color like other animals.

Provides illustrations and text about animals with patterns that help them survive. Includes information about the zebra, Siberian tiger, ladybug, leopard, diamondback rattlesnake, pineapple fish, peacock, blue-ringed octopus, and painted turtle.

Introduces young readers to some of the stealthiest camouflaged animals in the natural world and asks them to seek out these animals hiding in plain sight.

Examines some of the protective methods, such as camouflage, regenerating parts of their bodies, and travelling in schools, used by creatures living near coral reefs.

"Animals know that in order to survive, they must stay hidden--and, fortunately, nature helps them by providing coloration that camouflages them in their habitat. Award-winning author and illustrator Jim Arnosky looks at this most artful and beautiful aspect of animal life, from the dappled spots on a fawn and the leaf-like markings on a Copperhead snake to the white fur of the snowshoe hare in winter and the changing colors of the octopus. Featuring...