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About Neon
Who is Neon? Neon is a colorful chameleon who is an English Language Learner that changes the colors of his skin.
What is so special about Neon? Neon the chameleon has a special talent:
Depending on the way he feels, his colors will begin to change, from the top of his head to the tip of his tail!
What does happen when Neon feels happy? When he feels happy and excited, he turns bright green! Other times, when he feels frustrated, his colors become dull and faded.
About the book
This is the story of Neon, a young chameleon who is an English Language Learner (ELL). Through his school day, Neon describes the most common challenges ELLs face when entering mainstream classrooms for the first time. Neon’s internal dialog about the challenges he experiences and how he feels about them becomes the central plot for the story. Neon the Chameleon is learning English at school is a children’s book with a message for adults!
Why do teachers need this book?
Educators know that teaching ELLs is an art that requires dedication, education, connection, and support. The challenges are multiple, and this book will help teachers understand how to adapt instruction to better support the English Language Learner’s emotional and academic needs.
Tulia Finucci grew up in Venezuela and came to the U.S. in 1994. She has a degree in child development and a master’s degree in social work. Since the beginning of her career over twenty years ago, Tulia has trained and coached teachers of English language learners and supported immigrant families. Tulia is passionate about her work and will continue to write about the beauty and the resilience of immigrant children and families and the many other subjects related to social justice that affect all of us.
Vanessa Balleza is a children's story illustrator and plastic artist, with a special ability to capture warm moments with vivid details and imagination. Her motivation is to involve adults and children in fostering a lifetime love of reading and art by using the power of imagination and creativity. Her work shows magical elements within an existing world.
When the author decided to print this book, she was determined to find a company that offered responsible policies ensuring the production was sustainable, respectful to the environment, and minimized the carbon footprint. This book was printed by La Imprenta, in Bogotá, Colombia, using vegetable-based, eco-friendly inks and paper while using the least amount of energy and water during production.
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There is nothing like reading a book with a child. Turning each page and talking about the story and pictures provides a one-of-a-kind literacy experience and a positive emotional connection between the adult and the child. We encourage you to buy a hard copy that can last for many years and become a favorite to read at school and at home. We also offer Neon’s story via eBook for iPads, iPhones, Androids, Kindle, Nook, and Kobo.
Thank you for your purchase, and welcome to the colorful world of Neon the Chameleon!