The Pink Lizard

by Nancy S. Mure, Amy E. Chace (Illustrator)

Overview

Hillary is a chameleon who lives in the rain forest. She is pink. The other lizards reject her because of her color. Determined to befriend them, she displays stellar hunting and climbing skills but her efforts fail. Exhausted and rejected, Hillary becomes saddened causing her scales to change during the night. She catches a glimpse of her reflection, sees that she is no longer pink and approaches the lizards, who then befriend her. As Hillary grows happier, her scales turn pink again. The Pink Lizard is an inspiring story about accepting others based on merit. Its theme teaches that as different as we all may be, we are very much the same.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013866089
Publisher:	SynergEbooks
Publication date:	12/18/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Nancy grew up one of three children. She is also an identical twin. Raised Italian-American, Nancy has a strong sense of family, an affinity for its customs and a love for pizza and a good bagel. Brooklyn is the basis for her inspiration and where she still calls home.

Before writing memorable stories for children, Nancy earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Hunter College in NYC. She was employed at Citicorp, in various Human Resources Functions from 1984-1998. After exploring a career in the corporate sector, residing in NYC, traveling and sometimes skiing through Europe and out West, Nancy returned to Brooklyn and started a family.

Nancy has authored nine stories to date. The Caterpillar that Wouldn’t Change is her first published story. Nancy didn’t grow up longing to be a writer. In fact the urge, as strong as it is, is relatively recent. After her father’s passing, it was the birth of her daughter that compelled Nancy to write her first story Papa in the Sky, a story about a young girl wanting to know more about her late grandfather.

Nancy channels her motivational messages through her writing to help children as well as some adults address common issues. Some of these issues include questions about death/heaven, dealing with change, accepting differences in others, feeling similar, stealing, appreciating your twin, and making meatballs!

Nancy is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

When she isn’t writing, Nancy enjoys music, reading biographies, recreational running, skiing, weight training, classic art, and time with her children. An avid cook and cooking student, Nancy has also been featured on the Food Network.

To date, Ms. Mure´ remains a permanent fixture in Brooklyn with her two children.