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Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world's most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. 

The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form.

Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. 

1. Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match/Marisol McDonald no combina

   Author: Monica Brown

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2. Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome

   Author: Monica Brown
   Illustrator: Christine Almeda

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3. Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash/la fiesta sin igual

   Author: Monica Brown
   Illustrator: Sara Palacios

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4. Tito Puente, Mambo King/Tito Puente, Rey del Mambo

   Author: Monica Brown

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5. Waiting for the Biblioburro

   Author: Monica Brown
   Illustrator: John Parra

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6. Clara and the Curandera/Clara y la curandera

   Author: Monica Brown

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7. Pelé King of Soccer/El rey del fútbol

   Author: Monica Brown

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8. Pablo Neruda, Poet of the People

   Author: Monica Brown
   Illustrator: Julie Paschkis

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9. Lola Levine Isn't Mean

   Author: Monica Brown
   Illustrator: Angela Dominguez

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10. Little Libraries, Big Heroes

    Author: Miranda Paul
    Illustrator: John Parra

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11. Little Libraries, Big Heroes

    Author: Miranda Paul
    Illustrator: John Parra

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12. My Name is Celia/Me LLamo Celia

    Author: Monica Brown

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13. Spanish Is The Language of My Family

    Author: Michael Genhart
    Illustrator: John Parra

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14. Hey, Wall: A Story of Art and Community

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra

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15. Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans

    Author: John Parra

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16. Waiting for the Biblioburro

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra

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17. The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel Payne

    Author: Lesa Cline-Ransome
    Illustrator: John Parra

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18. Round Is a Tortilla: A Book of Shapes

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra, Roseanne Greenfield Thong

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19. One is a Piñata: A Book of Numbers

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra, Roseanne Greenfiled Thong

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20. Green is a Chile Pepper: A Book of Colors

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra

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21. Gracias/Thanks

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra

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22. P is for Pinata: A Mexico Alphabet

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra, Tony Johnston

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23. My Name is Gabriela/Me llamo Gabriela

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra, Monica Brown

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24. When Thunder Comes: Poems for Civil Rights Leaders

    Author: John Parra
    Illustrator: John Parra

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