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Viva Frida
A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2015 Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award
Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases.
Distinguished author/illustrator Yuyi Morales illuminates Frida's life and work in this elegant and fascinating book.
A Neal Porter Book
A 2015 Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award
Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases.
Distinguished author/illustrator Yuyi Morales illuminates Frida's life and work in this elegant and fascinating book.
A Neal Porter Book
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 2, 2014
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About the author
Yuyi Morales
24 books448 followersYuyi Morales is the illustrator of Kathleen Krull’s Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, whose accolades include a Pura Belpré Award and a Christopher Medal, as well as the Pura Belpré Award-winning Los Gatos Black on Halloween by Marisa Montes. Born and raised in Mexico, she now lives in northern California.
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June 19, 2019
This book is not what I expected. Frida is so interesting and it really didn’t tell anything about who Frida was. I realize it uses the pictures to imitate her artwork a little. It is unexpected. Yuyi uses stop motion puppets to have a scene on each page. Then there is a word or phrase like ‘I see’ or something. There is no real story. It didn’t do anything to make kids really curious about Frida. Luckily, I have read something else about Frida to the kids and that did peak their curiosity. I do enjoy Frida's work and I was excited for this, but I feel this book let me down. I wanted to like it.
The last page gives Yuyi’s feelings about Frida to her, but there isn’t really anything about Frida here. Still, it was at least interesting. There is a lot of artwork that went into setting up each photo. It’s not my favorite, but it’s very different and I appreciate that.
The kids did not get this. The niece liked the dolls in the pictures, but she asks why her eyebrows did what they did. I told her ‘that was a classic Frida look. It made her distinctive. She appreciated what was unique about herself and used it.’ The niece gave this 1 star. She said it made no sense what was going on. The nephew was upset this was about dolls. I told him that they were using dolls as a medium for the story, but this is about a real person. He did like the monkey in the story and the skeleton puppet. He said this was weird and gave it 2 stars.
The last page gives Yuyi’s feelings about Frida to her, but there isn’t really anything about Frida here. Still, it was at least interesting. There is a lot of artwork that went into setting up each photo. It’s not my favorite, but it’s very different and I appreciate that.
The kids did not get this. The niece liked the dolls in the pictures, but she asks why her eyebrows did what they did. I told her ‘that was a classic Frida look. It made her distinctive. She appreciated what was unique about herself and used it.’ The niece gave this 1 star. She said it made no sense what was going on. The nephew was upset this was about dolls. I told him that they were using dolls as a medium for the story, but this is about a real person. He did like the monkey in the story and the skeleton puppet. He said this was weird and gave it 2 stars.
May 31, 2023
The expressively emotional three dimensional puppet dioramas of Viva Frida (which appear to have been created by author and illustrator Yuyi Morales and were then photographed by Tim O'Meara) are in all ways a delightful and wonderful visual treat, a glorious celebration of Frida Kahlo's imagination, creativity and her special and unique ways of perceiving, of looking at the world. And yes, if I were to consider the illustrations (the spectacular dioramas) and ONLY them, I can not only both much understand and appreciate the 2015 Caldecott Honour designation for Viva Frida, but also would personally consider the latter pretty much as a five star book.
However, and for me personally, this is a rather massively frustrated however, on a textual, on a narrative level, I am sorry to say that I have found Viva Frida as quite totally lacking in almost every way (too simplistic, too mundane, basically telling me as a reader patently nothing about Frida Kahlo's life and times, really presenting to me only that she was imaginative, creative, but not much else of any significance). And in fact, the only part of Viva Frida that I have found in any manner engaging and informative on a printed word, on a narrational level, is Yuyi Morales' author's note at the back of the book, and that is simply NOT enough for me (and therefore, only a three star ranking for Viva Frida, with five well deserved stars for the truly shiningly wonderful illustrations, but only a meagre and sad one star ranking at best for the rather majorly inadequate dual language Spanish/English text).
However, and for me personally, this is a rather massively frustrated however, on a textual, on a narrative level, I am sorry to say that I have found Viva Frida as quite totally lacking in almost every way (too simplistic, too mundane, basically telling me as a reader patently nothing about Frida Kahlo's life and times, really presenting to me only that she was imaginative, creative, but not much else of any significance). And in fact, the only part of Viva Frida that I have found in any manner engaging and informative on a printed word, on a narrational level, is Yuyi Morales' author's note at the back of the book, and that is simply NOT enough for me (and therefore, only a three star ranking for Viva Frida, with five well deserved stars for the truly shiningly wonderful illustrations, but only a meagre and sad one star ranking at best for the rather majorly inadequate dual language Spanish/English text).
November 5, 2025
Who earned the 2015 Caldecott Honor awarded to Viva Frida, author/illustrator Yuyi Morales or photographer Tim O'Meara? Or both? I did a little research into this question, and on the American Library Association's Caldecott webpage as of the time I wrote this review, Yuyi Morales appeared to be the only one credited for the book's art, with no mention of Tim O'Meara. Whether that's right or wrong I'll leave others to ponder, but I enjoyed all the artwork in Viva Frida, a colorful, festive celebration of a renowned Mexican artist and her unconventional lust for life. Frida Kahlo makes an intriguing subject for a picture book, and Yuyi Morales tells her story as creditably as would be expected in a book this size, especially in the way she renders Ms. Kahlo's physical form, "warts and all", so to speak.
Frida Kahlo had a life of ups and downs, not all of which can be faithfully expressed in a text only biography. She was not beautiful as classic pulchritude is measured, but was a handsome woman whose innovative soul glimmered beneath her plain exterior, driving her on to wondrous accomplishments. Frida Kahlo lived with gusto, but occasionally shrank from the grievous hurts of this thoughtless world like the wounded deer she often drew herself as. We all are wounded deer at least now and then, and Frida Kahlo's unflinching willingness to identify with that antlered animal of the woods in its most vulnerable state made her and her art more endearing to many. Her fear of catastrophe could never quell her enthusiasm for what life at its zenith can offer, though. If anything can be said of her, it is that she knew how to live life boldly and without apology. She was an artist nonpareil, whose creative output is still treasured and likely always will be. Viva Frida, indeed. We could all use a touch of your spirit.
Yuyi Morales did a nice job illustrating Viva Frida, and Tim O'Meara's diorama photography adds a fresh edge to the story that must have favorably caught the eye of the Caldecott committee whether or not his contributions were officially recognized. I would probably give Viva Frida one and a half stars, and while it won't teach most young readers much about Frida Kahlo, it's a sensually pleasing picture book that dotes tastefully on its famous subject. I'm glad I read it.
Frida Kahlo had a life of ups and downs, not all of which can be faithfully expressed in a text only biography. She was not beautiful as classic pulchritude is measured, but was a handsome woman whose innovative soul glimmered beneath her plain exterior, driving her on to wondrous accomplishments. Frida Kahlo lived with gusto, but occasionally shrank from the grievous hurts of this thoughtless world like the wounded deer she often drew herself as. We all are wounded deer at least now and then, and Frida Kahlo's unflinching willingness to identify with that antlered animal of the woods in its most vulnerable state made her and her art more endearing to many. Her fear of catastrophe could never quell her enthusiasm for what life at its zenith can offer, though. If anything can be said of her, it is that she knew how to live life boldly and without apology. She was an artist nonpareil, whose creative output is still treasured and likely always will be. Viva Frida, indeed. We could all use a touch of your spirit.
Yuyi Morales did a nice job illustrating Viva Frida, and Tim O'Meara's diorama photography adds a fresh edge to the story that must have favorably caught the eye of the Caldecott committee whether or not his contributions were officially recognized. I would probably give Viva Frida one and a half stars, and while it won't teach most young readers much about Frida Kahlo, it's a sensually pleasing picture book that dotes tastefully on its famous subject. I'm glad I read it.
August 25, 2014
Illustrations made with wonderfully expressive puppets bring Frida, Diego (briefly), and several animal friends to life, with a warmth and sparkle not commonly associated with Frida Kahlo picture books. This book is largely a celebration of creativity and the imagination, rather than a true biography, but it makes a fun complement or jumping off point to more traditional explorations of Frida's life. Young children will love poring over the details in the artwork and (better still) making puppets of their own. This book also offers an opportunity to have children talk or write about their own abilities and the doors those open for them. Viva Frida!
September 27, 2014
Holy cow. This book is a force, and I'm having trouble articulating my thoughts about it. The mixed-media artwork is phenomenal. The details of the puppets, the rich textures and colors, all combined in a way that brings out the best of traditional art and digital manipulation. I rarely like books that have the text in more than one language, but this one works. The poem is simple and beautiful, and I read it to myself in both languages, despite the fact that I only have a Sesame-Street understanding of Spanish. I found that the poem informed my interpretation of the artwork, helping me to understand what was going on. I agree with my friend Allison, that this is a book about creativity and art and life as experienced by Frida, not a biography. You don't have to know about Frida to read this, but you will likely be inspired to find out more. I've never felt that I understood Frida's art, but Yuyi's afterword makes me want to try again.
September 23, 2015
One of the toddlers I care for sometimes has the best collection of children's books I've ever seen (heavy on history, social justice, diverse representation, not centered around white, English-speaking people, etc.). Viva Frida is probably in their top three most loved books. Yesterday they asked me to read it to them three times.
We linger on each page to admire the art, point out the different characters, and based on the simple phrases in both Spanish and English, we practice a bit of conjugation.
We linger on each page to admire the art, point out the different characters, and based on the simple phrases in both Spanish and English, we practice a bit of conjugation.
February 11, 2015
Viva Frida gave me the feels. I know others have criticized it for not giving enough insight into Frida Kahlo's life in the story itself, but to me, this book is so much bigger than just a biography of Frida Kahlo. It felt like a living, breathing poem and was simply enchanting. Somebody needs to give Yuyi Morales a Caldecott already.
July 19, 2016
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Viva Friday has uniquely beautiful illustrations, which is par for the course for Yuyi Morales. However, the story was lacking... mostly because there wasn't one.
Viva Friday has uniquely beautiful illustrations, which is par for the course for Yuyi Morales. However, the story was lacking... mostly because there wasn't one.
September 19, 2014
Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated female artists in the world. This picture book is less a biography and more a celebration of her life and art on the page. Written in brief sentences, the book shows her unique perspective on the world. It pays homage to the rich love she had in her life, her pet monkey, and all of the inspiration she found around her. In a world that needs more diverse picture books, this is one worth celebrating.
The book is told entirely in short sentences from Frida Kahlo’s point of view. Cleverly done, the sentences are done in English and Spanish, the Spanish almost a bright floral note next to the black English words. It is the illustrations here that are exceptional. Morales is known for her paintings but her she chooses a different medium entirely. Kahlo is shown as a doll and the illustrations are photographs of that doll as she moves through her day. Kahlo retains her distinctive single brow as well as her signature beauty.
Using a doll in this way plays directly against the blonde bombshell beauty of Barbie. With the same plastic structure, this Frida Kahlo doll with her black hair, warm brown skin and intelligent eyes shows a much richer form of beauty. The images are cleverly photographed, showing Kahlo from different and interesting angles and moving into a dream sequence where the illustrations turn to paintings.
A dynamite addition to any library, this is a necessary purchase that speaks to why diverse picture books are needed for all children. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
The book is told entirely in short sentences from Frida Kahlo’s point of view. Cleverly done, the sentences are done in English and Spanish, the Spanish almost a bright floral note next to the black English words. It is the illustrations here that are exceptional. Morales is known for her paintings but her she chooses a different medium entirely. Kahlo is shown as a doll and the illustrations are photographs of that doll as she moves through her day. Kahlo retains her distinctive single brow as well as her signature beauty.
Using a doll in this way plays directly against the blonde bombshell beauty of Barbie. With the same plastic structure, this Frida Kahlo doll with her black hair, warm brown skin and intelligent eyes shows a much richer form of beauty. The images are cleverly photographed, showing Kahlo from different and interesting angles and moving into a dream sequence where the illustrations turn to paintings.
A dynamite addition to any library, this is a necessary purchase that speaks to why diverse picture books are needed for all children. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
March 12, 2015
Much like Melissa Sweet's illustrations in A River of Words Yuyi Morales was able to make the book about the art. This was far more than a biographical telling, it was an exploration of imagery and sounds that Frida Kahlo's work and biography evoke. In fact, some people (not me) might be disappointed by the sparse biographical material. The picturebook format is a kind of poetry, in that it has severe limitations on scope (32 pages). Authors and illustrators of informative genres can either embrace that economy and go for something poetic, or they can try to squeeze in the most important factual information. There are plenty of other places to go for facts and specific stories about Frida Kahlo. The 3D and multimedia work Morales did here was enchanting! She walked me through a number of different explorations of art media, with none of them appearing weaker or stronger than the others. I loved looking at especially her 3D dolls, and the entire book drew me back to look again.
January 1, 2015
Creative and beautiful illustrations, but the text didn't reveal much about Frida Kahlo. Consider reading the author's note with children before reading the abstract picture book text.
October 5, 2017
This book is a force to be reckoned with. There's a beautiful duality in all aspects of this book, and most notably within its language and illustrations. The text is written in both English and Spanish, keeping true to Kahlo's heritage while also giving children a chance to learn/reinforce some words in a different language. Morales' artwork, additionally, is mixed media, involving both puppetry as well as painting, which makes complete sense given that the puppets give a lifelike quality to book-Kahlo, and the painting is an expression of Frida's artwork and creative outlook on life.
Though this book may seem simple, do remember: it's anything but.
Review cross-listed here!
Though this book may seem simple, do remember: it's anything but.
Review cross-listed here!
October 13, 2017
Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales is a stunning book with Frida Kahlo portrayed throughout the book, while introducing words in both Spanish and English. I appreciated the beautiful pictures and vibrant colors, I believe paying respect to the talented artist Frida Kahlo. The one downside to this book may be that while Frida Kahlo is used throughout the book, the reader doesn't learn anything about the life of this woman. The author does include information at the end of the book about Frida, giving us insight to the author's own impressions of the artist both while she was a young girl and also now as an adult. This Caldecott Honor book & Pura Belpre Award winner is an excellent choice to read to children of all ages.
October 25, 2017
Viva Frida is an enchanting introduction to the phenomenal Frida Kahlo. Yuyi Morales’s illustrations were created using stop-motion puppets, acrylic paint and photography and pay homage to the artist’s extraordinary, surreal style. The text is spare, just a few words per page in both English and Spanish, and hints at Kahlo’s creative, colorful and complicated life. Since Kahlo’s life and art were so intense, Morales’s Viva Frida is a gentle and imaginative book that makes the artist accessible in a manner appropriate for children. It’s also filled with visual elements of Mexican culture which children of Latin American heritage may relate to and any child may find delightful. For more information, Morales has also included a brief biography of Kahlo at the end.
February 2, 2015
I looked at this quickly while it was being processed in Technical Services. It is an exquisite book. I see a number of people are predicting a Caldecott for Morales based on this book. It might happen: it wouldn't surprise me. I used the category biography for this book, which is a bit of an exaggeration. It is more a description of what Frida's art feels like than a real biography of her. The book is just so gorgeous. However, it is quite brief. The use of this book will be to give to the kid who has dutifully read the Kahlo biographies and still don't get what the fuss is over. This book will solve that question.
August 12, 2017
• 2015 Caldecott Honor Book •
Not much text and didn't learn anything about Frida Kahlo. I also didn't really like the photos very much. Some of the photos looked blurry in spots - especially Frida's facial features. I'm not sure if this was touched up in Photoshop or what, but it was visually jarring. I'm also confused as to why the photographer, Tim O'Meara, didn't get any credit and looks like he didn't share in the Caldecott? I did like that the book was in both English and Spanish, and it was fun to imagine Frida speaking.
Not much text and didn't learn anything about Frida Kahlo. I also didn't really like the photos very much. Some of the photos looked blurry in spots - especially Frida's facial features. I'm not sure if this was touched up in Photoshop or what, but it was visually jarring. I'm also confused as to why the photographer, Tim O'Meara, didn't get any credit and looks like he didn't share in the Caldecott? I did like that the book was in both English and Spanish, and it was fun to imagine Frida speaking.
May 11, 2015
Everything Morales touches turns to gold. I could not love this more.
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January 5, 2025The art in this book is just fascinating. Weird and slightly off but still beautiful, which is kind of perfect, because that's Kahlo's work in a nutshell.
November 4, 2014
Summary: This book is written in both Spanish and English. It’s a story about a young woman who searches, sees, explores, loves, creates, and lives!
Personal Response/Critical Response: I like this book. I think children will enjoy it but I don’t know if they will understand the book unless the teacher describes to them what the story is saying. The lack of words may confuse the children because they would need to use the illustrations to get a deeper meaning. Some students may not get this.
Description of Illustrations: The illustrations are bold and vibrant. The illustrations are cartoony but look real in a way. I like the pictures a lot in this book!
Classroom Connections: After reading this book aloud to my students, I will have them write a brief story about themselves, what do they like to do, what do they like to explore, what do they like to create? Students will then draw a picture of themselves.
Personal Response/Critical Response: I like this book. I think children will enjoy it but I don’t know if they will understand the book unless the teacher describes to them what the story is saying. The lack of words may confuse the children because they would need to use the illustrations to get a deeper meaning. Some students may not get this.
Description of Illustrations: The illustrations are bold and vibrant. The illustrations are cartoony but look real in a way. I like the pictures a lot in this book!
Classroom Connections: After reading this book aloud to my students, I will have them write a brief story about themselves, what do they like to do, what do they like to explore, what do they like to create? Students will then draw a picture of themselves.
October 23, 2015
Morales' illustrative technique has always astounded me. The imagery she is able to create with a combination of stop motion puppetry, digital photography, and painting is beautifully detailed, whimsical, and aesthetically pleasing.
The only thing simple about this book is its sparse and meaningful text. It's not the right book for you if you're looking for an informative biography of Frida Kahlo. But if you are looking for a gorgeous bilingual picture book this is it. It illustrates the inspiration behind Frida Kahlo's art and personality as an artist, and captures her sensitivity and creativity well.
Viva Frida earned the 2015 Pura Belpré Award, "whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth." Celebrating the artistic inspiration and personality of such an iconic Mexican artist is well-deserving of this honor.
The only thing simple about this book is its sparse and meaningful text. It's not the right book for you if you're looking for an informative biography of Frida Kahlo. But if you are looking for a gorgeous bilingual picture book this is it. It illustrates the inspiration behind Frida Kahlo's art and personality as an artist, and captures her sensitivity and creativity well.
Viva Frida earned the 2015 Pura Belpré Award, "whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth." Celebrating the artistic inspiration and personality of such an iconic Mexican artist is well-deserving of this honor.
November 19, 2016
* Book Summary
This is a very short book about Frida, the famous artist, who explains everything she experiences and what makes her human. She loves, she lerns, she dreams, and much more. The book is in English and Spanish.
*awards
Caldecott Honor (2015), Pura Belpré Award for Illustration (2015)
* Grade Level/ Interest level
prek-1st
* Appropriate Classroom Use
I would use this book when talking about different cultures to show how we are all different yet the dame. Or when learning about different artists.
*Student Who Might Benefit From Reading
All students
* Small Group Use / Whole Class Use
I would ask students describe what makes who they are and compare with their classmates.
*Related Book In Genre
Just a Minute
*Multimedia Connections
N/A
This is a very short book about Frida, the famous artist, who explains everything she experiences and what makes her human. She loves, she lerns, she dreams, and much more. The book is in English and Spanish.
*awards
Caldecott Honor (2015), Pura Belpré Award for Illustration (2015)
* Grade Level/ Interest level
prek-1st
* Appropriate Classroom Use
I would use this book when talking about different cultures to show how we are all different yet the dame. Or when learning about different artists.
*Student Who Might Benefit From Reading
All students
* Small Group Use / Whole Class Use
I would ask students describe what makes who they are and compare with their classmates.
*Related Book In Genre
Just a Minute
*Multimedia Connections
N/A
November 14, 2016
As a huge Frida Kahlo fan, I knew that I would appreciate this book. I was not disappointed. The illustrations, through various mixed media, photography, and paintings, are stunning. The images constructed to fill the pages of this book could easily fill the walls of a modern art museum. I especially love the use of puppetry to show images of Frida. They capture the spirit of Frida in a way that is unique and inspired. The story serves as a simple guide to the illustrations that allows for deep interpretation. The story is purposefully minimalistic in contrast to the colorful and vibrant illustrations.
December 11, 2014
Expressive illustrations using an altered Barbie for Frida, this bilingual book does a wonderful job of capturing in very few words the motivation behind artistic expression. What is art and what does it do for the artist are big subjects and this book does a really nice job of introducing young children to these concepts. It also illuminates Frida's life and the symbols that frequent her work. The biography of the artist at the end is much appreciated and should spur young readers onto further investigation of the artist and her work.
October 5, 2014
Gorgeous. Not for kids, I think, so much, and DEFINITELY not a picture book biography, so don't go looking for facts about Frida's life. Instead, appreciate the meticulous artwork and the simple text:
I am
I search
I see
Ah-ha!
I play
I know
I dream
And I realize that I feel
And I understand that I love
And create
And so I live!
I might actually give this as a gift to the creative adults in my life.
I am
I search
I see
Ah-ha!
I play
I know
I dream
And I realize that I feel
And I understand that I love
And create
And so I live!
I might actually give this as a gift to the creative adults in my life.
November 22, 2017
Viva Frida is a winner of the Caldecott Award and if you read this book, you could immediately tell why! A book of few words, this picture book with such vibrant colors and the usage of multimedia will make you fall in love. It is a must have for both an at home library as well for the classroom library for children of all ages; it is a great book to introduce the famous painter, Frida to children.
October 1, 2022
I really enjoyed this homage to the necessity of creativity. It's not a biography, per se, but a very spare (almost haiku-length) exploration of what it's like to feel drive & passion. It doesn't teach us how to interpret Kahlo's art, either, but just gives us (mainly in the note) ideas about how to look at it. It's up to the reader how much to get out of this book... which gives it a universal appeal.
October 30, 2022
Viva Frida by Yuyi Morales has been on my radar for a while. I can't say I'm that impressed by the writing, but the illustrations are pretty amazing.
April 24, 2015
Reflection: Text to World -- the story, more specifically the illustrations, cause the reader to examine the idea of beauty and physical perfection. Frida clearly has a unibrow, but the story isn’t about appearance. Simply the illustrations detail Frida going about her day and her appearance is enhanced by the beauty of nature, her gowns, and the fact that the unibrow is later glorified (in a manner of speaking). This is a story about how each culture has beauty and perceptions of beauty we should respect and learn to accept in ourselves.
Exposure: This book has a perspective of a woman dreams and explores her own inner nature. The book is dual language, so in that regard it garners an alternate perspective for students to whom Spanish is not their native tongue.
Six Bloom’s Taxonomy Discussion Questions:
Remembering -- What happened after Frida was done playing with the puppet?
Understanding -- Can you explain what is happening in the story?
Applying -- What (2) questions would you ask the author about Viva Frida?
Analyzing -- What do you think is the theme? What is the author’s purpose for this story?
Evaluating -- How would you evaluate Frida’s assertion that the ability to feel, love, and create mean she lives (a full life)? Is this true for everyone? Should it be true for everyone?
Creating -- This story is written very simplistically with vibrant illustrations to help with telling the story. Can you adapt and compose a descriptive paragraph that will “show and tell” what is happening in Frida’s story?
Exposure: This book has a perspective of a woman dreams and explores her own inner nature. The book is dual language, so in that regard it garners an alternate perspective for students to whom Spanish is not their native tongue.
Six Bloom’s Taxonomy Discussion Questions:
Remembering -- What happened after Frida was done playing with the puppet?
Understanding -- Can you explain what is happening in the story?
Applying -- What (2) questions would you ask the author about Viva Frida?
Analyzing -- What do you think is the theme? What is the author’s purpose for this story?
Evaluating -- How would you evaluate Frida’s assertion that the ability to feel, love, and create mean she lives (a full life)? Is this true for everyone? Should it be true for everyone?
Creating -- This story is written very simplistically with vibrant illustrations to help with telling the story. Can you adapt and compose a descriptive paragraph that will “show and tell” what is happening in Frida’s story?
December 12, 2018
Summary: This is a very simple bilingual book about the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. The author of this book focusses on Frida Kahlo's artistic inspirations.
Personal Response: This book is very simple. I felt that more could have been said about Frida Kahlo, as she is an incredibly famous artist. I love that the Spanish words are given for each page and each word, as many books that I have seen only sprinkle a few Spanish words here and there.
Descriptions of Illustrations: The illustrations are amazing! I love the use of real-life objects combined with digital editing. The illustrator did a great job depicting Frida and her large skirts! The pages are full of life and color!
Classroom Connections: This book can be used to introduce the Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo and her style of work!
Personal Response: This book is very simple. I felt that more could have been said about Frida Kahlo, as she is an incredibly famous artist. I love that the Spanish words are given for each page and each word, as many books that I have seen only sprinkle a few Spanish words here and there.
Descriptions of Illustrations: The illustrations are amazing! I love the use of real-life objects combined with digital editing. The illustrator did a great job depicting Frida and her large skirts! The pages are full of life and color!
Classroom Connections: This book can be used to introduce the Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo and her style of work!
October 15, 2019
I mean, what's to say about this extremely deserving Belpre winner & Caldecott honor title? The simple, bilingual text, paired with my platonic ideal of digital/stop-motion-style illustrations makes it a must-share with even the youngest readers. There's no need to know who Frida Kahlo was to fall in love with Viva Frida, which makes it a perfect entry point and springboard to learning more about her life and work. Brava!
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