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Product Description: Children will find artistic inspiration as they learn about iconic artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in these imaginative and colorful activities. The art and ideas of Kahlo and Rivera are explored through projects that include painting a self-portrait Kahlo-style, creating a mural with a social message like Rivera, making a Day of the Dead ofrenda, and crafting an Olmec head carving.

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Their Lives and Ideas, 24 Activities

Carol Sabbeth

Age Level:

6-9

Product Description: Carmen T. Bernier-Grand’s inspiring free verse and David Diaz’s vivid paintings capture the defining moments and emotions of Rivera’s tumultuous life, including his stormy relationship with artist Frida Kahlo and his passion for his art. Rivera’s energy, physique, love for women, and work were all “bigger than life.” A biography, chronology, glossary, sources, notes, and famous quotations are included.

Diego: Bigger Than Life

Carmen T. Bernier-Grand

Illustrator:

David Diaz

Age Level:

9-12

Product Description: Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco with her husband, the famous artist Diego Rivera. It is the first time she has left her home in Mexico. And Frida wants to be a painter too. But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers more than the beauty, diversity, and exuberance of America. She finds the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time.

Me, Frida

Amy Novesky

Illustrator:

David Diaz

Age Level:

6-9

Duncan Tonatiuh introduces young readers to muralist Diego Rivera and his many sources of inspiration, such as the Cubism movement that he discovered in Paris, the ruins of ancient Mexican civilizations, and the daily lives of the Mexican people. He concludes by asking, “What would Diego Rivera paint today?” These intriguing reflections are brought to life by Tonatiuh’s compelling, playful illustrations which evoke some of Diego’s best known scenes and murals. 2012 Pura Belpré Illustrator Award.

Diego Rivera: His World and Ours

Duncan Tonatiuh

Age Level:

6-9

Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself

Margaret Frith

Illustrator:

Tomie dePaola

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Biography, Nonfiction

Diego Rivera

Mike Venezia

Age Level:

6-9

Frida Kahlo

Mike Venezia

Age Level:

6-9

Product Description: This book introduces children to the themes that infused Kahlo’s vibrant paintings, while demonstrating her brilliant gift for combining life and art. Monkeys, trees, deer, family members, friends, flowers, tears and wheelchairs — Frida Kahlo’s use of symbolism and color wonderfully lends itself to teaching children about the artistic process. What was the artist thinking? Why is Frida’s head smaller than Diego’s? Was she happy when she painted this picture, or was she sad? These are some of the questions children are encouraged to ponder as they learn about her life, career, and important relationships.

Frida Kahlo: The Artist in the Blue House

Magdalena Holzhey

Age Level:

9-12

The musical fun begins when Farmer Joe goes to bed for the night. With instruments in tow, the cow, goat, sheep and chicken rock the barn and entertain the animals — until morning comes when all returns to normal. The fun continues when the band goes on tour while Farmer Joe is away on business in Punk Farm on Tour . Droll humor and lively illustrations make both romps fun to read many times.