Viva Frida- Yuyi Morales

Viva Frida, is a simple bilingual picture book written by Yuyi Morales, and illustrated by Tim O'Meara. This book is focused on a famous Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. This book has no more than 4 words per page. The beautiful photographs in this book are what gives the story meaning. This book's theme is about being aware of your surroundings and being present in the moment.

Is this a good story?

I really joined this story because it would be really great to use with EL students whose first language is Spanish. This story can also teach native English speakers Spanish words. Also, this book's photographs reveals Mexican culture.

Are the illustrations authentic?

The illustrations are very authentic. The photographs are what tell the story. The are non-stereotypical. They are warm, vibrant, and reveal pieces of Mexican culture.

What did the author want to tell me in the story?

I believe the moral of this story is to be aware of your surroundings and be in the moment.

Is the culture accurately portrayed?

I believe the Mexican culture in this book is portrayed fairly. It is not stereotypical, and celebrates the colorfulness and cheerfulness of Mexico.

Lexile: BR (Beginning Reader)

Bilingual: This book is bilingual in English and Spanish. It is a great book to use for ELL students. It can also teach native English speakers new Spanish words.

Ellipses- In the beginning of this book is uses an ellipse (yo...) (I...) (And I realize...)

Mini lesson: I would use this book as a lesson to teach students Spanish/English words. I would also give a prompt to students to write about the illustrations and photographs in this book, how did the photographs represent the story?

Morales, Yuyi. O'Meara, Tim. (Illustrator) (2014) Viva Frida. Roaring Brook Press