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Product Description: From Mexican author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes the story of two cousins, one in America and one in Mexico, and how their daily lives are different yet similar. Charlie takes the subway to school; Carlitos rides his bike. Charlie plays in fallen leaves; Carlitos plays among the local cacti. Dear Primo covers the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of two very different childhoods, while also emphasizing how alike Charlie and Carlitos are at heart.

Dear Primo

Duncan Tonatiuh

Age Level:

6-9

“In this beautiful bilingual picture book, Diego Rivera’s daughter has brought together 14 of her father’s original works with a focus on those depicting children. Each well-reproduced painting is accompanied by a brief discussion describing the historical or cultural details of the time. The author also weaves in her own memories and those of her father, making the book personal yet accessible.” — School Library Journal

My Papa Diego and Me

Guadalupe Rivera Marín

Age Level:

9-12

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.

Punk Farm

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

3-6

Ollie the Purple Elephant

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

3-6

A field trip to the art museum becomes a mystery for the Breakfast Bunch to solve – perhaps without the help of Lunch Lady! Read more adventures of this unique superheroes team in Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians (opens in a new window), Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown (opens in a new window), Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta (opens in a new window), and Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit (opens in a new window).

Lunch Lady and the Field Trip Fiasco

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Fiction

Meet the Breakfast Bunch: three regular kids, and their not-at-all-ordinary Lunch Lady! With the help of amazing and useful kitchen gadgets, Lunch Lady defeats a plot by cyborg subs to take Teacher of the Year Award. The launch of this graphic novel series for younger readers is sure to delight with its humor and recognizable situations.

Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

6-9

Genre:

Fiction

Good Night, Monkey Boy

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

3-6

Bubble Bath Pirates

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

3-6

Baghead

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

3-6

Annie Was Warned

Jarrett Krosoczka

Age Level:

3-6

This humorous and heartwarming novel takes place during the summer of 1962, when narrator Jack Gantos turns 12 and has been “grounded for life” by his parents. He takes on a summer job writing obituaries filled with stories about the people who founded his Utopian town, Norvelt. Gantos expertly mixes truth and fiction in this book. For mature readers 9-12 and teens. (2012 Newbery Medal Winner)