Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

(Paperback)

Available Formats

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

A celebration of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life--now available in paperback!

Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor, 2018
ALA Notable Children's Book, 2018
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, 2018
New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book, 2017
Barnes & Noble Best Book, 2017
Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book, 2017

The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form.

Monica Brown's story recounts pivotal moments in Frida's life and the beloved pets who comforted her along the way--two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn--and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. John Parra's bold-colored art, reminiscent of Frida's palette, make this biography a warm and wonder-filled offering for Frida Kahlo fans old and new.

Reviews

Expressive acrylic paintings expertly evoke Kahlo's style and color palette. -- Vicky Smith * Kirkus Reviews *
With their folk-art sensibility, Parras elegant acrylic paintings evoke Kahlos style, her palette and her Mexican environment, but he creates a mood of harmony with the natural world and a lively, cheerful abundance all his own. * New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books 2017 *
This unique and gorgeous take on the famous figures work will give children an accessible entry point to an important artist. A good choice for picture book biography shelves. -- Shelley M. Diaz * School Library Journal *
Parras warm, weathered paintings are done in a flattened, folk-art style that vividly evokes the Mexican environment and heritage of which she was very proud. * Publishers Weekly *
Featuring charming visuals and lively, often lyrical prose, this picture book introduces Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, interweaving biographical details while highlighting her special relationships with pets...Rich-hued, folk artstyle illustrations incorporate evocative touches, fanciful details, and collagelike compositions. * Booklist *

Author Bio

Monica Brown, Ph.D., is the award-winning author of Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, Waiting for the Biblioburro/Esperando al Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesnt Match/no combina, and the Lola Levine chapter book series, including Lola Levine is Not Mean, Lola Levine, Drama Queen, and Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme. Her books have garnered starred reviews, the Amricas Award, two Pura Belpr Author Honors, and the prestigious Rockefeller Fellowship on Chicano Cultural Literacy. She lives in Arizona with her family and teaches at Northern Arizona University. John Parra is an award-winning illustrator, designer, teacher, and fine art painter. His childrens books have earned many awards including, the SCBWI Golden Kite Award, ALAs Pura Belpr Honors, The Christophers Award, the International Latino Book Award, and many more. In 2015 John was invited by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to present a special event about his work and career in art and illustration and in 2017 Johns art will be seen on six new Forever Postal Stamps from USPS titled: Delicioso. He currently lives with his wife Maria in Queens, New York. John graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.