Viva Frida

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’......more

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 m......more

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 gi......more

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, he......more

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 disappointe......more