Here I Am! Said Smedley

by Simon Puttock

Book Overview

Smedley the shy chameleon blends in so well with his surroundings that sometimes he can't be seen at all. It takes bold Sally Skinky, the new girl at school, to show Smedley his true talent for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778708845
• ISBN13: 9780778708841
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Great Story!

This sweet story about a shy but talented chameleon is a favorite at our house. Smedley, the shy chameleon, is surprised when his new friend tells him how talented he is. Her gentle persuasion and sincere friendliness bring out Smedley's inner artist and his confidence. The story is well written and is easy to read aloud. The illustrations are colorful and interesting. This book would make a great gift.

A very entertaining and colorful story.

My 6 year old son was captivated by this story of a shy chameleon named Smedley. The story goes that Smedley is so shy he just blends into every background. He isn't noticed in school, doesn't participate much because he is so shy. That is until the new girl shows up. Sally Skinky who is the opposite of Smedley immediately takes to him and helps him to realize his potential for standing out. She works with him and talks to him which builds his confidence. He becomes so confident that he enters himself in an art show. All the other kids have a picture to show but Smedley uses himself, changing into many different patterns and colors. He wins the art show and now has confidence in himself. He learns that being different is not such a bad thing after all. Very colorful and adorable. If you have a shy child this shows them that they don't need to blend in, that being a little different has its own rewards.