A biography of Frida Kahlo focusing on her love of animals, particularly her pets - a deer, dogs, a cat, 2 monkeys, a parrot, even turkeys. They inspired some of her art and were her friends.
There seems to be a new picture book about Frida Kahlo every year or so. It’s hard to tell her story in a way children would enjoy and this is a good hook. The author was vague about Frida’s illnesses and her accident (which is good). I also like the inclusion of a photograph at the end of Frida and one of her monkeys. Includes an author’s note with a list of paintings that include her animal friends, but no other source material. All in all, I think there are better picture book biographies about Frida Kahlo (Viva Frida)
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