Eric Carle is an American author, designer, and illustrator of children's books. His picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, first published in 1969, has been translated into more than 66 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. He also wrote other popular books including Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (1973), The Paper Bag Princess (1980), and The Grouchy Ladybug (1991).

This book is the perfect size for small hands and features sturdy pages. From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug comes a colorful and inventive book about a changing chameleon that wants to be a little bit of everything. There once was a small green chameleon that wished to be handsome like a flamingo, smart like a fox, and funny like a seal. But with each transformation in size, shape, and color, the chameleon learns that maybe being yourself is the best of all! The Mixed-Up Chameleon is sure to delight little readers with its interactive art, funny antics, and heartwarming message.