A celebration of one of the worlds most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and lifenow available in paperback! Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor , 2018ALA Notable Children's Book, 2018Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, 2018New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book, 2017Barnes & Noble Best Book, 2017Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book, 2017The 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 Browns story recounts pivotal moments in Fridas life and the beloved pets who comforted her along the waytwo monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawnand playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. John Parras bold-colored art, reminiscent of Fridas palette, make this biography a warm and wonder-filled offering for Frida Kahlo fans old and new.