{"product_id":"the-mixed-up-chameleon-الْحِرْبَاءُ-الْحَائِرَةُ","title":"The Mixed-Up Chameleon (الْحِرْبَاءُ الْحَائِرَةُ)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this vibrant tale, a small chameleon discovers that life isn't just about blending into the background. Upon visiting a zoo, it becomes envious of the other animals' unique traits, wishing to be as strong as a bear or as elegant as a flamingo. As its wishes come true, the chameleon transforms into a comical medley of mismatched parts, eventually realizing that its new form is impractical for its own survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story serves as a colorful and witty exploration of self-acceptance and identity. Through Carle’s iconic collage illustrations, young readers learn that while it is natural to admire others, there is an inherent beauty and necessity in being yourself. The chameleon’s \"mixed-up\" state ultimately teaches that our individual strengths are exactly what we need to navigate our own worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Eric Carle (إِيرِيك كَارْل)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBorn in New York and educated in Germany, Eric Carle (1929–2021) was a legendary author and illustrator who revolutionized children’s literature with his vibrant, hand-painted tissue paper collages. After a successful career as a graphic designer for The New York Times and various advertising agencies, he transitioned into books when he collaborated on \u003cem\u003eBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?\u003c\/em\u003e in 1967. This pivot led to the creation of over 70 books, including his masterpiece, \u003cem\u003eThe Very Hungry Caterpillar\u003c\/em\u003e, which became a global phenomenon celebrated for its playful design and educational themes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarle’s work was defined by a deep respect for children’s innate curiosity and a desire to make the transition from home to school less intimidating. In 2002, he and his wife, Barbara, co-founded The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to celebrate the visual storytelling he championed throughout his life. Today, his legacy lives on through his \"toy\" book innovations and the millions of copies of his stories that continue to introduce young readers to the beauty of nature and the joy of learning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Al Balsam Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57637764137305,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8716\/5529\/files\/Mixed-UpChameleoncover.webp?v=1774256227","url":"https:\/\/lilicommunity.com\/products\/the-mixed-up-chameleon-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%92%d8%ad%d9%90%d8%b1%d9%92%d8%a8%d9%8e%d8%a7%d8%a1%d9%8f-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%92%d8%ad%d9%8e%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%90%d8%b1%d9%8e%d8%a9%d9%8f","provider":"LiLi Community","version":"1.0","type":"link"}