| Frida Kahlo Y Sus Animalitos: (Spanish Edition) Contributor(s): Brown, Monica (Author), Parra, John (Illustrator), Campoy, F. Isabel (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0735843449 ISBN-13: 9780735843448 Publisher: Northsouth Books OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: October 2023 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Mexico - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - General |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 10" (0.40 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Frida 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. Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017 2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year |
Contributor Bio(s): Brown, Monica: - Monica Brown, PhD, is the award- winning author of Waiting for the Biblioburro/ Esperando el Biblioburro, Marisol McDonald Doesn't 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. She lives in Arizona with her family and teaches at Northern Arizona University. Find out more at www.monicabrown.net.Parra, John: - John Parra is an award-winning illustrator, designer, teacher, and fine art painter. His children's books have earned many awards, including the SCBWI Golden Kite Award, ALA's Pura Belpré Honors, the Christopher 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 John's art appeared on six Forever postal stamps from the USPS titled "Delicioso." He lives with his wife, Maria, in Queens, New York. Find out more at: www.johnparraart.com |