Artist and Their Pets

Susie Hodge

BookElementaryMiddle SchoolArtist

About

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.

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Why it’s great

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.