Artists and Their Pets: True Stories of Famous Artists and Their Animal Friends
Why we picked it
Quirky pairings of famous artists — from Picasso's dachshund to Warhol's cats — humanize art-world legends through fun, relatable pet stories.
Our review
From Picasso’s dachshund Lump to Warhol’s Siamese cats, these quirky pairings humanize art-world legends for middle graders. Short profiles weave biography with fun pet anecdotes, making art history feel like story time. Sidebars decode one key artwork per artist, tying studio life to famous pieces. Ideal for animal lovers who need a gateway into fine art.
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About this book
From the product listing
Through original artwork by the renowned artist Tomie dePaola-a longtime aficionado of Frida Kahlo's work-as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, this latest Smart About book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico's most celebrated female artist.
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary, Middle School
- Careers
- Artist
- Author
- Susie Hodge
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