Shown here are a selection of the COD Library's juvenile holdings on Frida Kahlo. Click here if you wish to see more of our juvenile collection on this topic. Books can be checked out with a current COD library card. More information about obtaining a library card can be found here.
Books
Viva Frida
With spare text and vibrant illustrations, this book examines Frida Kahlo's creative process. In Spanish and English
Frida: Viva la Vida = Long Live Life
Biographical poems about the life and work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo
A Parrot in the Painting
This beginning leveled reader follows the relationship between painter Frida Kahlo and her parrot, Bonito.
Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself
Biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, written as a child's school report
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
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.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Their Lives and Ideas: 24 activities
Children will find artistic inspiration as they learn about iconic artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in these imaginative and colorful activities.
Articles from Library Databases
Sources available through our databases can be accessed by COD students, faculty, and staff with your COD MyAccess username and password.
Websites for Younger Kids
- 10 Fantastic Frida Kahlo Art Projects For KidsFrida Kahlo inspired arts and crafts projects
- Frida Kahlo Facts for KidsThis short biography of Frida Kahlo includes photographs from her life.
Websites for Older Kids
- Frida Kahlo: The Woman Behind the LegendA TEDEd lesson on Frida Kahlo. The Dig Deeper section includes links to many valuable websites for further exploration.
- Frida Kahlo Mexican PainterThis overview of Frida Kahlo from The Art Story includes sections on her most important art, biography & legacy, influence & connections and additional resources.
- Frida Kahlo-Biography.comA biography of Frida Kahlo as well feature pieces on important aspects of her life.
- The Mexican RenaissanceThis is a short online course covering Frida Kahlo and three Mexican muralists.
- Art and the Mexican RevolutionThis is a free online course offered by The Open University in the UK.