MONICA BROWN
u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003ePura Belpré Illustrator Honoru003c/iu003e 2018u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003eALA Notable Children's Book u003c/iu003e2018u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003eNew York Times/New York Public Libraryu003c/iu003e Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2017u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003eBarnes & Nobleu003c/iu003e Best Book of 2017u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003eSmithsonianu003c/iu003e Top Ten Best Children's Book of 2017u003cbru003e u003cbru003eu003ciu003e2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Yearu003c/iu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003ciu003eFrida Kahlo and Her Animalitosu003c/iu003e, 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. u003cbru003e u003cbru003eThe 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.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e 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.
