Contando con Frida (Counting With Frida) Bilingual Counting Book | Lil' Libros

A bilingual board book that introduces your little reader to one of the world's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo and teaches them their first numbers!

Igniting their curiosity about art and creativity from an early age, this board book provides a holistic learning experience that nurtures cognitive development and early numeracy skills in both English and Spanish. Once recognized as the wife of Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo has become one of the world’s most famous Latin American painters and a symbol of strength for so many. This book will introduce little ones to her extraordinary life, while also teaching them numbers in English and Spanish. Visit her Casa Azul in Mexico City, discover five colorful portraits, count her ten toes, and walk your child through Frida’s magical world!

The Lil' Libros series will introduce bilingual literature to the youngest readers, newborns to three-year-olds. For more information, visit www.LilLibros.com.

Introduce babies and toddlers to numbers in English and Spanish -- and to one of Mexico's groundbreaking artists! In this clever counting book, each number reflects something relating to the story of Frida Kahlo, beginning with "one blue house / una casa azul," and the illustrations draw on Kahlo's style and famous works. With vibrant colors and simple text perfect for little readers, this is sure to be a favorite counting book! The Lil' Libros bilingual board book series also includes biographies of Celia Cruz and Selena.-- "A Mighty Girl"

About the author / illustrator

Patty Rodríguez is a renowned Latina leader with a diverse portfolio spanning entrepreneurship, media, and publishing. Proudly born and raised in Los Angeles by Mexican immigrant parents, she has dedicated her work to elevate the voices and stories of the American-Latino experience. Inspired by her journey toward motherhood and desire to raise her children in a bilingual environment, Rodriguez created and co-founded Lil' Libros, the #1 family-trusted bilingual children's media publisher. Being a storyteller at heart, she also launched sin miedo productions and Out of the Shadows: Dreamers to recognize the Dreamer movement and DACA. Her career achievements include 15 years as a Senior Producer and On-Air Talent at iHeartMedia’s 102.7 KIIS FM, recognition as California's Woman of the Year, recipient of the LA Times Latinos De Hoy Cultural Influencer Award, and honored Selena Quintanilla in 2016 with the MAC x Selena campaign line in partnership with MAC Cosmetics.

Ariana Stein is the CEO and Co-Founder of Lil’ Libros, the largest independent bilingual children’s media company in North America. In 2021, she co-led one of the largest equity crowdfunding campaigns in the Latinx community empowering them to invest in literacy. Ariana and her longtime friend, Patty Rodriguez, launched Lil’ Libros in 2014 to address the lack of resources and representation in children’s literature. Passionate about bilingual education, Ariana aims to fill these gaps by creating culturally relevant and authentic content. Before dedicating her life to children’s publishing, she spent 10 years in the corporate sector, holding management positions and successfully operating other businesses. Ariana is an alumna of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business. She has received numerous accolades, including the National Association Women’s Business Owner “Entrepreneur of the Year” Award. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Nick, and son, Ethan. On weekends, she enjoys searching for the best breakfast burritos in town and attending her son’s baseball games.

Citlali Reyes is a Mexican author, illustrator, and art director with over ten years of experience bringing stories to life. She has illustrated more than forty bilingual children’s books with Lil’ Libros and debuted as both author and illustrator with the acclaimed Sana, sana, colita de rana. Her work draws from childhood memories, family traditions, and everyday moments of wonder. Traveling, stargazing, and photography fuel her creative toolbox, but her greatest inspiration comes from reading with her son, whose curiosity and laughter color her world.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lil' Libros
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 2, 2018
• Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
• Language ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 22 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1495126560
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1495126567
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ Baby - 3 years, from customers
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.7 x 6.75 inches