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lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this picture book for a couple different reasons: one of the first being that I've also seen this in Spanish. Which maybe it's like, uhh yeah, that's understandable, but I'm in a place right now that's predominantly white--so to see this in Spanish as well is absolutely incredible because bookstores are trying to be more accessible to children who speak Spanish. It's awesome.
Next, I just really heckin' love Frida Kahlo. This isn't the first picture book I've read about her, but it was the first that told the story of her life through the love and care she provided for her animalitos.
And then the illustrations. I truly enjoyed Parra's drawings--it's such a distinct style, and I think it truly fits with the book. I can't wait to buy this one!!
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Next, I just really heckin' love Frida Kahlo. This isn't the first picture book I've read about her, but it was the first that told the story of her life through the love and care she provided for her animalitos.
And then the illustrations. I truly enjoyed Parra's drawings--it's such a distinct style, and I think it truly fits with the book. I can't wait to buy this one!!
Review cross-listed here!
mnstucki's review against another edition
4.0
So fun! I knew very little about Frida Kahlo and it was fun to learn a little bit more about her with a focus on the many and varied pets she had in her lifetime.
sanjastajdohar's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderfully illustrated and captivating story of Frida and her animals, a really great story to read about her.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
5.0
“Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos” was wonderful. I loved how each animal told a little bit more about her life story. It was genius!
fleurdujour's review against another edition
4.0
A very beautiful biography about Frida Kahlo and all of her animal companions. I absolutely adored the illustrations.
beths0103's review against another edition
4.0
It's really difficult for me to dislike any book about Frida Kahlo. Her life is so fascinating.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
A fun Children’s biography that focuses on some aspects of the life of famous artist Frida’s Kahlo’s life, as well as her animals she kept as pets and inspiration.
Loved the illustrations. The bio is definitely kid-friendly, though this makes it seem like her life was way more fun and awesome than the tragedy it was at times. It does touch in her illnesses and the bus accident that caused her the most pain in her life and has an overall message about how she found comfort in her animals and still created beautiful and famous art. A great intro about her for young readers and a real treat for adult fans of her amazing work.
Loved the illustrations. The bio is definitely kid-friendly, though this makes it seem like her life was way more fun and awesome than the tragedy it was at times. It does touch in her illnesses and the bus accident that caused her the most pain in her life and has an overall message about how she found comfort in her animals and still created beautiful and famous art. A great intro about her for young readers and a real treat for adult fans of her amazing work.
annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
A gentle and colorfully painted biography of Frida Kahlo aimed at a young audience. The book is age appropriate and deals with the tragic parts of Kahlo's life in a good manner, not neglecting to mention them, but not dwelling on her illnesses or chronic pain or difficulties either.
The focus of the book is Frida and her animals. The animals which are represented in her paintings are listed in the afterword biography along with dates.
The book is full of small background history such as the fact that her dogs were Xolo, a hairless breed known to the Aztecs.
The art itself is very colorful and primitive and does a good job of being reminiscent without attempting to copy Kahlo's style. The paintings and narrative go well together.
The book would be well received by any young reader and could be well used in a unit on art history.
I liked how the illustrations in the book included reminders of her chronic pain and difficulties, such as a wheelchair and prosthesis, without explicitly overemphasizing them. I think it would resonate well with a reading group of youngsters to maybe see that people are more similar than they had thought.
Beautiful book, well written. Very basic but a good introduction for further reading.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
The focus of the book is Frida and her animals. The animals which are represented in her paintings are listed in the afterword biography along with dates.
The book is full of small background history such as the fact that her dogs were Xolo, a hairless breed known to the Aztecs.
The art itself is very colorful and primitive and does a good job of being reminiscent without attempting to copy Kahlo's style. The paintings and narrative go well together.
The book would be well received by any young reader and could be well used in a unit on art history.
I liked how the illustrations in the book included reminders of her chronic pain and difficulties, such as a wheelchair and prosthesis, without explicitly overemphasizing them. I think it would resonate well with a reading group of youngsters to maybe see that people are more similar than they had thought.
Beautiful book, well written. Very basic but a good introduction for further reading.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.