Displaying 1 of 1 2017 Format: Book Author: Brown, Monica, 1969- author. Title: Frida Kahlo and her animalitos / by Monica Brown ; illustrated by John Parra. Publisher, Date: New York : NorthSouth Books, Inc., 2017. ©2017 Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm Publication Year: 2017 Summary: "Chronicles Frida's life -- from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters -- capturing the beauty and strength of Frida's creative spirit, which carried her through tragedy and triumph, and the animals that inspired her along the way."--Jacket. 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. Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets--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. -- Amazon.com. Target Audience Note: 3-8 Brodart. P-3 Brodart. AR: 4.3. Lexile: AD780, 700 range. Subjects: Kahlo, Frida -- Juvenile literature. Kahlo, Frida -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature. Painters -- Mexico -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Women painters -- Mexico -- Biography -- Juvenile literature. Pets -- Juvenile literature. Painters -- Mexico -- Biography. Painters -- Mexico. Pets. Artists JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Art -- History. JUVENILE NONFICTION -- Biography & Autobiography -- Art. JUVENILE NONFICTION -- People & Places -- United States -- Hispanic & Latino. Genre: Biographies. Picture books. Other Author: Parra, John, illustrator. Notes: Publishers Weekly, August 07, 2017 School Library Journal, August 01, 2017 Kirkus Reviews, July 01, 2017 New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books, 2017 Pura Belpré Honor Books for illustration Américas Award commended title, 2018 ISBN: 9780735842694 0735842698 Other Number: 973138683 Current Holds: 0 Local Availability:1 (of 1) System Availability:13 (of 15) Control Number: 1783135 Place Request Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1
