Neon the Chameleon is learning English at school is a captivating book that describes in colorful ways the emotions many English Language Learners (ELLs) experience while learning a second language at school. As readers follow Neon through his school day, Neon reflects his emotions by changing the color of his skin, allowing readers to see and understand the inner world of an ELL. The book includes recommendations for teachers and parents based on the author’s over 20 years of experience working with teachers and parents of ELLs. The website offers a compelling story about how Neon’s character was created and how the book was written and printed as well as valuable resources for teachers and parents. Neon the Chameleon is learning English at school is a book that every classroom and family with young bilingual children should have. The book is available in print and digital form.
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Neon the Chameleon is learning English at school is a captivating book that describes in colorful ways the emotions many English Language Learners (ELLs) experience while learning a second language at school.
The book is available in print and digital form.
Receive 10% discount for orders of 4 or more books.
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| Quantity | Discount | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Unlimited | 10% | $5.39 |
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 11 × 8.75 × 0.5 in |
| Presentation | Digital Version, Hard Cover Version |
Maria Pereda, Spanish Teacher –
Neon the Chameleon is an amazing book for kids and adults. Any adult or child can identify with the different feelings that Neon expresses with his words and colors as he tries to learn a new language and is exposed to new situations. The illustrations are beautiful and will catch the attention of anyone who reads the book. The section that the author provides with tips and recommendations for parents and teachers to support English Language Learners gives practical, simple and valuable ideas that can make a great impact in a child’s learning and social emotional development
Beth Partington –
“Neon the Chameleon is learning English at School” is an exceptional book that fills a significant void in our current literature, as it teaches vital language acquisition information and skills to children, parents, and teachers. Neon voices the stages and emotions of learning another language in a manner that is relatable, enjoyable, and informative to both children and adults. Reading this book aloud will help teachers remember and employ strategies to support second language learners, students learn about why a language learner may behave or feel a certain way, and parents advocate for their language learner and support their child’s language development. This book is written with a warm and appealing tone and is beautifully illustrated. Neon is a loveable character and his ability to change colors to reflect his emotions weaves in social/emotional learning that is valuable to every reader. I strongly recommend adding Neon to your library.”
Camille Cattle –
Neon the Chameleon is Learning English at School is a charming, creative, and wise new book for children and adults… Words and delightful illustrations show how Neon the Chameleon changes colors based on how he is feeling… For children this is a clever story about one chameleon’s language learning experiences…There are two huge added bonuses at the back of the book. First there is a section for teachers that offers examples of how to address specific challenges that English Language Learners may face…A second bonus is suggestions for family members on how to support children to progress in both home and school languages. In summary, the author and illustrator have provided a thoughtful tutorial on practices that support young English Language Learners in classroom settings which is completely disguised as a delightful, engaging story for children.
Patsy Pierce –
Thanks again, very much for sharing your first ever children’s book with me. I’m saying “first” because I hope that you will write more! Neon is such a thoughtfully written and beautifully illustrated book. It’s enlightening to think about the feelings of joy, wonder, and frustration that children who are learning second languages might be experiencing. The writing in Neon offers nice examples of new vocabulary words and of rhyming phrases throughout the story that can be highlighted for all children’s language learning. The suggestions for teachers and parents at the end of the book are very helpful for children learning more than one language simultaneously or sequentially. All children, their parents and teachers will enjoy talking about, reading and re-reading Neon.
Paula Januzzi –
Neon the Chameleon is a much needed resource for teachers and parents who have children who are learning a second language. It gives the adult reader a glimpse of what it feels like for a child trying to adapt to an environment where they may not understand what others are saying, and others do not understand them. Neon asks questions of the reader throughout the book which will help children know that they are not alone and that their feelings are natural. As a long time educator who has worked with children of all ages and from many different cultures, I am excited to share this book with teachers and families! It is full of many important questions and information. I would suggest reading it more than once and also breaking it down into sections when reading to a child, so there is ample time to discuss the topics. The “A note to teachers” in the section in the back is invaluable. I highly recommend that adults read that section first, and definitely read the book with children!
Enoc Robledo –
Neon the Chameleon Learning English at School is a great book! It perfectly captures behaviors, emotions, struggles, and successes in classrooms with multi-lingual learners. This is an amazing resource for all educators.
Beth Tyler –
We were lucky enough to get our hands on 4 copies for our small young children’s library and let me tell you, this book is wonderful! My favorite part is the “note to teachers” at the back of the book. This shares recommendations page by page and how to use it to support your child or students. Neon the Chameleon is totally relatable to kids and explains the different emotions one might have while learning a second language. Such a fun cute book that should be a part of every classroom and household!! Thank you, Tulia for your beautiful words and Vanessa for such wonderful illustrations!
Jaime Mousty –
I was thrilled to be able to provide copies of this wonderful resource for children and teachers this year. This book highlights the joys and challenges our young children experience as they navigate through their school day while learning the English language. When I shared this book with the preschool classrooms this year, the children fell in love with the character, Neon. The teachers also love the strategies listed in the back of the book!
Meredith Broyles-Bello –
My students love Neon the Chameleon! As a teacher of dual language learners, I was so pleased to share a book with my students that reflects their unique experiences. Educators can learn so much from the experiences of this loveable character! We need more stories like beautiful book for our young learners!
Laura Price , NCCU School of Education professor –
Neon the Camaleon is a brilliant book that embodies the principles of equity and social justice. It invites both teachers and fellow peer students to understand the challenges a young child encounters during the different stages of language acquisition. This book also educates parents about ways to support their child ‘s learning of a second language at school while still maintaining their home language.
Paula McGee –
Neon the Chameleon is a beautiful book that helps children who are learning english while maintaining a home language as well. This book helps the two language learner feel seen and understood. I think this book is such a needed addition to classrooms and homes!
Lissette McEnally –
Very helpful book! Thank you for thinking about the immigrant children that come to live here in the USA. Going to school in another language and culture must be very chocking for children and difficult for teachers as well. I think you did a great job indicating the challenges and feelings they experience at school and how teachers could identify and understand them a little better next time at school.
Susan Giska, PreK Multilingual Learner Coordinating Teacher –
This book is a true gem for helping ALL children to understand (in a relatable way) the experiences of children who are learning English AND is also a wonderful resource for the adults in their lives! The illustrations are positively delightful and the messages clear. The perspective that the adorable main character (Neon) so bravely shares helps all who read it to develop understanding for others who may be having similar experiences. Every teacher should have a copy of this book to share with children, related staff members and families.
Ana Reyes –
Neon the Chameleon es un libro muy motivador, el lenguaje que utiliza es fácil de entender y los dibujos son muy alegres y coloridos.
Me parece muy útil las notas para los maestros, al final del libro, donde se describe los desafíos específicos que enfrentan los estudiantes de inglés (ELL) en la escuela y le ofrece al maestro sugerencias, pagina por pagina, de cómo ayudar a sus alumnos en el proceso de aprendizaje.
Denise –
As a teacher of multilingual learners this book is perfect for addressing the social emotional aspect of learning a new language. It’s great for non-multilinguals as well to hear how their peers experience their classroom and the world. Every classroom should have a copy!