Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and teachers. Viva frida by yuyi morales, photography by tim omeara 2014. This is textual simple bilingual children book that is made rich and vibrant by the good illustrations throughout the book. Art by yuyi morales from viva frida, a lovely picturebook celebrating kahlos life and legacy. Frida kahlo, one of the world s most famous and unusual artists, is revered around the world. Want to efortlessly teach every single early learn skill age 0 5 during your daily routine. In the bilingual picture book viva frida, the author and illustrator yuyi morales just in case presents a simplified version of the frida mythology for younger children. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases.
It is short, but offers an opportunity for storyteller and children to connect to the artist and discuss how these elements are represented in her own art. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates frida s life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. The author is a mexicanborn artist and puppetmaker who has created this beautiful bilingual picture book i discovered in the childrens section of the library. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In 2014, morales added to the growing set of childrens biographies by creating a multimedia book about an important inspirational influence of hers, frida kahlo. Viva frida bilingual text, accompanied by colorful photographs, explores the famous artists life, and illuminates the laughter, love, and tragedy that influenced her work. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent children s books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her. Humanities washington brought morales to washington state in late february, where she gave presentations in walla walla, the.
See more ideas about childrens literature, best books of. Midseptember to midoctober, at least in my part of the world is hispaniclatino heritage month, which i plan to read one children s book, particularly a biography, which pertains to the subject everyday this month. I chose yuyi morales book because the artwork, made with stop motion puppets, is riveting for children of all ages. I appreciated the beautiful pictures and vibrant colors, i believe paying respect to the talented artist frida kahlo. Shes created a book about frida kahlo, but instead of tackling her personal or artistic biography, she does something more unusual. Morales combines both stopmotion puppets and more traditional illustration to introduce the life and work of frida kahlo to the youngest reader. Viva frida book pima county public library bibliocommons. She strips away those details and gets at the core of frida and tells that story. May has been designated both personal history month and latino book month, and our book of the day, yuyi moraless viva frida, could be used effectively for either celebration.
Frida kahlo, one of the world s most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. The childrens book experts as you can see, this list of kids books about frida kahlo is a work in progress. Distinguished authorillustrator yuyi morales illuminates fridas life and work in this elegant and fascinating book. Rosas animals painter and sculptor rosa bonheur 18221899 led a highly nontraditional life, especially for a woman in the nineteenth century. Frida takes a different approach to the previous two books, focussing on the acute pain which frida lived with for much of her life and how this influenced her art. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist. Tim omeara with spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines frida kahlo s creative process. Viva frida a caldecott honor book that introduces young readers to one of the most famous artists, frida kahlo. Frida by jonah winter meet your next favorite book. Yuyi morales born in xalapa, veracruz, mexico on november 7, 1968 is an author and illustrator of many notable and awardwinning children s books. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Viva frida is a book that stands out as extremely unique in its artistic qualities. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read viva frida. Presgr 3the acclaimed creator of nino wrestles the world and viva frida has crafted another masterpiece in this autobiographical picture book. Her latest book, viva frida, about the life of frida kahlo, has taken her career to new heights. At her bedtime, all of the friends amigos gather together to say goodnight buenas noches. Bulletin of the center for children s books, 684, 220221. Using sparse, bilingual text, viva frida explores kahlos creative process and philosophy. The teacher should stop and ask questions as he continues to read the book. This luminescent homage to frida kahlo doesnt hew to her artworks mood but entrances on its own merit. Viva frida is a children s book written and illustrated by yuyi morales in collaboration with photographer tim omeara.
Apr 09, 2019 support the author by purchasing the book here. He is eternally curious and, at the same time, an eternal conversationalist. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales, yuyi. The result is a work of art in and of itself lovingly created to honor kahlo, and morales shares her own process of creating the book in this video. The viva part is so decorative that i didnt see the word. The story follows frida kahlo, a worldrenowned and unconventional artist whose art is appreciated all around the world. Viva frida npr coverage of viva frida by yuyi morales. When i think of frida kahlo, i think of orgullo, pride. If you have, i think you will agree that this book will be getting a lot of consideration by the real caldecott committee. Viva frida morales, yuyi and millions of other books are available for instant access. Praise for viva frida in this exploration of the imagery of artist frida kahlo, brief two or threeword sentences provide dreamlike narration, and mixedmedia images follow frida as she discovers and opens a bright yellow wooden chest, releasing a fantasy in which playfulness leads to a knowledge, love, creativity, and ultimately, to her. The story illustrates the different stages of her life and how they influenced her to become an artist. Mar 25, 2015 viva frida, which is immensely beautiful from cover to cover, joins the canon of inspired picture book biographies of cultural icons like jane goodall, henri matisse, pablo neruda, henri rousseau, julia child, albert einstein, ibn sina, and maria merian. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales.
In warm, sparkling prose that moves easily from english to spanish and back, caldecott honor artist morales viva frida traces the journey that she and her small son took in 1994, when they. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of. Books for kids frida kahlo barbara lowell childrens book. Frida kahlo and her animalitos by monica brown, illustrated by john parra. It was published by roaring brook press in 2014 and was selected as a caldecott honor book in 2015.
Frida is a childrens picture book written by jonah winter and illustrated by ana juan. Frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. There have been several books for young readers about frida kahlo, but none has come close to the emotional aesthetic morales brings to her subjects. Jan 22, 2016 art by yuyi morales from viva frida, a lovely picturebook celebrating kahlos life and legacy. In real life she walked with a limp, but in her dreams she flew. Viva frida by yuyi morales there are several good childrens books about the fascinating mexican artist frida kahlo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading viva frida morales, yuyi. Its an inspirational, symbolic text, based on the life and work of frida kahlo. Viva frida her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases. Aug 07, 2014 frida takes a different approach to the previous two books, focussing on the acute pain which frida lived with for much of her life and how this influenced her art. Conoce a pablo neruda learn about the famous poet and politician, including a look into his playful childhood. Frida, a board book by summer morrison join a youthful frida as she spends the day with her animal friends, practicing their names in english and spanish. Following a bout with polio at the age of six, frida kahlos life was marked by pain and loneliness.
A 2015 caldecott honor booka 2015 pura belpre illustrator awardfrida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Viva frida by yuyi morales, yuyi morales, tim omeara. Midseptember to midoctober, at least in my part of the world is hispaniclatino heritage month, which i plan to read one childrens book, particularly a biography, which pertains to the subject. It is a biographical picture book of frida kahlo an artist. Yuyi morales inspiring reflection about frida kahalo. Young frida kahlos imaginary friend comes to life in a touching story by anthony browne enhanced by exquisite surreal illustrations. Aug 27, 2014 in the bilingual picture book viva frida, the author and illustrator yuyi morales just in case presents a simplified version of the frida mythology for younger children. The childrens book council cbc is the nonprofit trade association of childrens book publishers in north america, dedicated to supporting the industry and promoting childrens books and reading. With spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines frida kahlos creative process. Viva frida morales, yuyi morales, yuyi, omeara, tim on. Viva frida is a childrens book written and illustrated by yuyi morales in collaboration with photographer tim omeara.
Were currently exploring the best books available, and wed love your input. Review in this exploration of the imagery of artist frida kahlo, brief two or threeword sentences provide dreamlike narration, and mixedmedia images follow frida as she discovers and opens a bright yellow wooden chest, releasing a fantasy in which playfulness leads to a knowledge, love, creativity, and ultimately, to her embrace of life. This is a minor quibble, but i wonder if anyone else had this problem. Using selfportrait artist frida kahlo as a main character, yuyi morales tells of the life of frida kahlo from a positive perspective. Sep 02, 2014 viva frida ebook written by yuyi morales. Viva frida by childrens book author yuyi morales bringing. Nov 26, 2014 the birth of a picture book, written and illustrated by yuyi morales roaring brook press, a neal porter book, 2014. Yuyi moraless playful, lush, elegant, heartfelt picture book about artist frida kahlo concludes with an authors note titled my frida kahlo, which begins. Uses painting, stopmotion puppets, and minimal bilingual text to imagine frida kahlos creative process. Tim omeara with spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines frida kahlos creative process.
Oct 16, 2014 when i first looked at the cover of this book, i thought it was titled just frida. Viva frida by yuyi morales frida kahlo, one of the worlds most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. One of my favorite childrens books authors, yuyi morales, has a new book out. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Readers will recognize moraless nino wrestles the world handmade frida kahlo doll from kahlos selfportraitsmorales. A beautiful and unusual childrens book celebrating frida kahlo s story and spirit the story of creative cultures most uncommon alice in a luminous wonderland of her own making. Morales has done something bold and extraordinary here. Adults will recognize kahlos signature eyebrows, but readers of all ages will be caught immediately by the bewitchingly bright colors and detailed photographs. Mar 22, 2015 in 2014, morales added to the growing set of childrens biographies by creating a multimedia book about an important inspirational influence of hers, frida kahlo.
This book is inspired by the artwork and life of frida kahlo. The text is quite simple so much time would be taken observing the pictures and discussing the elements inside the illustrations. Nov 06, 2014 one of my favorite childrens books authors, yuyi morales, has a new book out. This book is not a biography, not even a picture book biography. Yuyi morales born in xalapa, veracruz, mexico on november 7, 1968 is an author and illustrator of many notable and awardwinning childrens books. My first frida kahlo childrens book read aloud youtube. Viva frida by yuyi morales is a stunning book with frida kahlo portrayed throughout the book, while introducing words in both spanish and english. Groups viva frida is a book that would be a wonderful addition to bilingual story time as well as groups of students coming from a spanish immersion class for a visit. In this passionate celebration of frida kahlo for very young readers, ages 28, morales captures the spirit of an artist who has been her inspiration from childhood. Therefore, i thought that this book would be apropos for today. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Story time viva frida is a wonderful book to introduce young minds to the beauty and artistry of a great mexican artist. Viva frida morales, yuyi kindle edition by morales, yuyi, omeara, tim. Some of her most famous books include just a minute.
Mira, look viva frida by yuyi morales vamos a leer. A trickster tale and counting book, little night, and viva frida, which received the 2015 pura belpre medal for illustration as well as the 2015 caldecott award honor. See more ideas about children s literature, best books of 2014 and mexican hairless dog. A beautiful and unusual childrens book celebrating frida kahlos story and spirit the story of creative cultures most uncommon alice in a luminous wonderland of her own making. From this intimate portrait of the man emerges an intimate portrait of the artist as a wholly integrated being, a creature of unselfconscious and uncompromising authenticity.