Calum the Chameleon, Danni Rae
Written by Danni Rae, Illustrations by Evan Heasman
Published by Little Love
$20, paperback, 24pp, 220 x 220mm
ISBN: 978-1-0670875-4-8
In stores: December 2025
From the author of Kara the Kākāpō and Harry the Hermit Crab, comes an exciting new picture book.
Calum the Chameleon challenges you to a global game of hide and seek!
Join Calum on an adventure through amazing ecosystems around the world.
Can you spot him hiding on each page while you discover fascinating creatures in some of the planet’s most beautiful places?
The latest in Danni Rae’s series, this book is a fun and interactive introduction to ecosystems for young readers.
About the Author
DANNI RAE has been working with animals for over 15 years as a zookeeper, wildlife guide and conservationist.
She has a passion for connecting children with animals and the environment and wants to use her experience to inspire conservation connections through engaging and educational animal adventure stories.
You can keep up to date with all Danni’s book releases on Facebook or Instagram: @danniraebooks
About the Illustrator
EVAN HEASMAN (also known by the artist name Soju Shots) is an illustrator who takes great inspiration from nature and fairytales.
He uses a combination of pen, watercolour, photography and digital mediums to create his characters and the magical worlds they come from.
He works between his home and his little studio in beautiful Waipu.
“This information is straight forward and interesting for a young reader to understand, and maybe even launch a love of Earth’s wildlife.
This is the 3rd book from this NZ author / illustrator team – sharing the joy of wildlife in vibrant, colourful images.”
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Kate Gordon-Smith
021 587227
kate@relishcommunications.co.nz