The Mixed-Up Chameleon
The The Mixed-Up Chameleon runs 32 pages and is a 1998 edition. Board book edition of Eric Carle's story of a chameleon who wishes to be like other animals before deciding to be himself.
- 03-4 yearsAge
- 32Pages
- boardFormat
- Eric CarleAuthor
How the The Mixed-Up Chameleon stacks up
Against the 138 board books we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Above the typical range for board books (16 to 30).
Below the typical range for board books (2011 to 2023).
What sets the The Mixed-Up Chameleon apart
Measured against the 138 board books we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- HarperFestival The Grouchy LadybugNext to it, the The Mixed-Up Chameleon is 12 fewer pages; 1 years older.
- World of Eric Carle The Very Hungry CaterpillarNext to it, the The Mixed-Up Chameleon is 6 more pages; 4 years newer.
- HarperCollins From Head to ToeNext to it, the The Mixed-Up Chameleon is 4 more pages; 1 years older.
Book at a glance
| Format | board |
|---|---|
| Pages | 32 (other board books here: 8 to 120) |
| Trim size | 5.0(w) x 7.0(h) x 0.72(d) |
| Edition year | 1998 |
| Age label | 03-4 years (from a bookseller listing) |
| In print | Yes, per the publisher |
Listed features
- Colors and animals throughout
Worth checking
- Short text that toddlers may outgrow
Where to buy the The Mixed-Up Chameleon
We haven't confirmed a store for the The Mixed-Up Chameleon yet. Search for "HarperFestival The Mixed-Up Chameleon" at your usual baby store.
- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| HarperFestival The Mixed-Up Chameleon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Board book |
| Author | Eric Carle |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Format | board |
| ISBN-13 | 9780694011476 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Trim size | 5.0(w) x 7.0(h) x 0.72(d) |
| Age (publisher) | 03-4 years |
| Edition year | 1998 |
| Where these facts come from | A bookseller listing for this ISBN; the publisher's page couldn't be read |
More board books
- HarperFestivalThe Grouchy Ladybug44 pages1999 edition
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar26 pages1994 edition
- HarperCollinsFrom Head to Toe28 pages1999 edition
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Busy Spider1995 edition
- Little SimonYou're My Little Star: A Touch-and-Feel Book14 pages2025 edition
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Halloween$910 pages$9.99
- World of Eric CarleThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekaboo Valentine$910 pages$9.99
- World of Eric CarleMister Seahorse$1064 pages$10.99
The Mixed-Up Chameleon: questions answered
From HarperFestival's published specs and retailer listings, last checked 2026-11-05.
What age is The Mixed-Up Chameleon for?
The publisher lists "03-4 years". Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see the AAP's safety and prevention pages. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What is the ISBN of this edition?
9780694011476, the board edition, 32 pages. Other editions (paperback, hardcover, lap size) have different ISBNs.
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Where these specs come from
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