Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

I like biographies that approach a subject from a different angle and this book does that by focusing on the animals that influenced Frida Kahlo. By witnessing Frida’s relationships with her pets—a parrot, eagle, fawn, cat, dogs, turkeys, monkeys—kids will get to know Frida and learn how she became one of the world’s most beloved artists despite several challenges. The back matter explains that the artist often included her pets in her work. So when readers of this biography encounter one of Kahlo’s animalito paintings (perhaps in a museum or in another book), they will delight in recognizing Frida’s furry… show more.

This book, exquisitely written by Monica Brown, tells the story of how Frida Kahlo overcame physical challenges to paint some of the world’s most beloved artwork inspired by her many pets and the magic that lived within her heart. Parra’s illustrations are colorful and capture Frida’s art and the beauty of her home in Mexico. This will inspire all young artists to paint the joy they see in the world around them.