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Based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life.
Author Monica 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.
New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017.
Featured in: "11 Spanish Books for Hispanic Heritage Month"
Monica Brown
John Parra
Frida Kahlo · Art · Biography
NorthSouth Books
2017
"This unique and gorgeous take on the famous figure’s work will give children an accessible entry point to an important artist. A good choice for picture book biography shelves." [School Library Journal]
978-0735842922
Item Weight : 11.8 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.3 x 10.15 inches
Picture Book
40 pages
Spanish
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