Bibliograph

Paint brushes for Frida, a children's book inspired by Frida Kahlo, Véronique Massenot ; [illustrated by] Élise Mansot ; [translated by Paul Kelly]

Type

Label

Paint brushes for Frida, a children's book inspired by Frida Kahlo, Véronique Massenot ; [illustrated by] Élise Mansot ; [translated by Paul Kelly]

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Paint brushes for Frida

Oclc number

1258217268

Responsibility statement

Véronique Massenot ; [illustrated by] Élise Mansot ; [translated by Paul Kelly]

Sub title

a children's book inspired by Frida Kahlo

Summary

"Frida is lying in her bed, imprisoned by painful injuries she sustained in an accident. She yearns to paint, but can only manage to sing what is in her imagination. Suddenly, a jar of paintbrushes falls off her nightstand and a pool of vibrant color spreads across the floor. A monkey called Caimito scurries to help her with his friends, gathering her brushes, paint and canvas as well as all the items that Frida mentioned in her song--fruit, birds, flowers, and butterflies. Frida is so happy and grateful for the monkeys' assistance that she manages to create a new painting, a triumphant self-portrait with Caimito in her arms. The book explores the major themes of Kahlo's work--physical pain, enduring love, and steadfastness--as well as the symbolism of plants, animals, numbers, and religion, to give young readers a solid foundation for appreciating the artist's works for the rest of their lives"--provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

Classification