Calum the Chameleon, Danni Rae

Little LoveChildren's BookDanni Rae Books

16 Dec

Written By Sophia Egan-Reid

Part of Danni Rae’s popular series, introducing young readers to amazing animals from around the world.

Written by Danni Rae
Illustrated by Evan Heasman

Published by Little Love
$20, paperback, 24pp, 220 x 220mm
ISBN: 978-1-0670875-4-8
Published December 2025

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*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.

“Calum the Chameleon visits many different ecosystems, from ice to desert, wet to dry, and everywhere in between in this charming interactive book. The reader will learn the main characteristics of each ecosystem in a fact-filled rhyming text. The illustrations by Evan Heasman are so engaging with such vivid colours. Hidden in the pictures are Calum and a few of his friends that you will typically find in the featured environment. There are also facts at the end of the book about chameleons and what ecosystems are.”

— The School Library, Read NZ

**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.”

— WhatBookNext.com