Midwest Book Review – Ben Finds A Colourful Friend

Some stories begin with grand adventures.

This one speaks to the internal workings of a child, as they don’t always talk about their feelings directly or know how to express them at the start. 

Often, they discover them through curiosity — by noticing, asking questions, and forming unexpected connections.

Like many publishers, we submit our books to third-party review platforms so they can be read and assessed outside our own editorial circle. Ben Finds a Colourful Friend was reviewed by Midwest Book Review through their submission process.

Midwest Book Review writes:​

Ben Finds a Colorful Friend is an appealing interactive picture book that shows what happens when Ben's lighted shoes attract an unusual new companion, who hides out in his bookcase.

His mother notices the new arrival and helps Ben understand its natural history and special qualities. As Ben learns about his new friend's color-changing abilities, he absorbs underlying lessons about differences and diversity, how color changes can reflect moods, and other properties about the chameleon which lend excitement to Ben's learning process and a young reader's interest in these discoveries.

Axl Dlima teaches the basics of how to keep a reptile as a pet, but also provides a cautionary note about befriending wildlife and the importance of a natural habitat.

The warm story concludes with a brave decision on the boy's part which will lead nicely into adult discussions with children about the importance of a natural habitat to a wild creature such as Camo.

Filled with delightful insights about reptiles, pets, adaptation, and change, Ben Finds a Colorful Friend features lovely illustrations by Tianna Do, whose contributions enhance the feel and impact of a delightful picture book foray into nature."

The review can also be viewed on Diane Donovan’s page 

To create your own copy of Ben Finds A Colourful Friend for your little one to explore their feeling, head over to our magical library.  

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