Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor 2018ALA Notable Children's Book 2018New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 20172018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearFrida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. 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 petstwo 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.

Monica Brown ist eine vielfach ausgezeichnete Autorin. In ihren Büchern fokussiert sie sich immer wieder auf latein-amerikanische Geschichten. Sie selbst hat peruanische Wurzeln. Monica Brown unterrichtet Englische Literatur an der Northern Arizona University. Sie lebt mit ihrem Mann und zwei Töchtern in Arizona.