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The Adventures of Bruno and Frida
Bruno and Frida are brother and sister French Bulldogs who live in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Frida is always ready to go on an adventure. Bruno is less adventurous but usually does whatever Frida tells him to do.
Come join them on their adventures as Bruno and Frida go around the world.
The Adventures of Bruno & Frida is a children’s book series about my French Bulldogs. Bruno & Frida are brother and sister French Bulldogs. They live in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this book, the fourth in the series, which is in English and Spanish, they are on vacation with their human parents, José and Patrick, in Mexico City to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos and meet a very special spirit that guides them in their journey – the great artist, Frida Kahlo.
The Adventures of Bruno & Frida is a children’s book series about my French Bulldogs. Bruno & Frida are brother and sister French Bulldogs. They live in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this book, the fourth in the series, which is in English and Spanish, they are on vacation with their human parents, José and Patrick, in Mexico City to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos and meet a very special spirit that guides them in their journey – the great artist, Frida Kahlo.
Can you tell us something about the research and writing process?
I got the idea for writing these books while I was on my sabbatical in 2019. I had two dogs, Bruno & Frida who had very big personalities. Frida was the younger of the two but very dominant, Bruno was her devoted follower. Everyone kept telling me you should write a story about those two characters. I met a wonderful artist, Melissa Vandiver who had illustrated several other children’s books, and lives in New Orleans, we developed a wonderful working relationship and put together the first book which was Bruno and Frida Go to Mardi Gras. From that book, I wrote four more in the series.
Where can we learn more about your book?
On our website which hosts photos of children who love the books. I have done several book signings in bookstores and coffee shops and they are also available on Amazon.
What’s next?
Children who read the books are always offering suggestions on where Bruno & Frida should go next. They sometimes write to me or send me an email to make their suggestions known. They love being part of Bruno & Frida’s adventures. The next in the series will be Bruno and Frida Go to Egypt. It should be available sometime in 2025.
Bruno and Frida are brother and sister French Bulldogs. They live in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, but today they are on vacation with their human parents, José and Patrick, in Mexico City to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos.
Bruno and Frida are brother and sister French Bulldogs. They live in the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, but today they are on vacation with their human parents, José and Patrick, in Mexico City to celebrate the Dia de los Muertos.
Bruno and Frida are visiting Mexico City to learn about the Dia de los Metros celebration. On their adventure they meet a very special guest who teaches them.
Bruno and Frida are visiting Mexico City to learn about the Dia de los Metros celebration. On their adventure they meet a very special guest who teaches them.
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Bruno y Frida son dos hermanos Bulldog Francés. Viven en el Barrio Francés de Nueva Orleans, Luisiana, pero hoy están de vacaciones con sus padres humanos, José y Patricio, en Ciudad de México para celebrar Día de Muertos.
Bruno y Frida son dos hermanos Bulldog Francés. Viven en el Barrio Francés de Nueva Orleans, Luisiana, pero hoy están de vacaciones con sus padres humanos, José y Patricio, en Ciudad de México para celebrar Día de Muertos.
Bruno y Frida en la Cuidad de Mexico para aprender sobre la celebraciòn del Dia de los Muertos. En su aventura conocen a un visitante muy especial.
Bruno y Frida en la Cuidad de Mexico para aprender sobre la celebraciòn del Dia de los Muertos. En su aventura conocen a un visitante muy especial.
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Come join Bruno & Frida and their French friend, Louis, as they go on a romp in the beautiful city of Paris. Frida has a lot of energy and is always ready to go on an adventure. Bruno, who is a mellow fellow, usually follows. But not this time!
Come join Bruno & Frida and their French friend, Louis, as they go on a romp in the beautiful city of Paris. Frida has a lot of energy and is always ready to go on an adventure. Bruno, who is a mellow fellow, usually follows. But not this time!
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New York City is one of the most exciting cities in the world. It is full of lively, diverse people, and tall buildings. It can also be noisy, crowded and sometimes overwhelming. It's the perfect place for Bruno & Frida to have a new adventure.
New York City is one of the most exciting cities in the world. It is full of lively, diverse people, and tall buildings. It can also be noisy, crowded and sometimes overwhelming. It's the perfect place for Bruno & Frida to have a new adventure.
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Mardi Gras is a big party and one of the best days of the year - especially in New Orleans. Frida never misses out on a fun time, and Bruno always goes along.
Come join them on one of their adventures as Bruno and Frida Go to Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is a big party and one of the best days of the year - especially in New Orleans. Frida never misses out on a fun time, and Bruno always goes along.
Come join them on one of their adventures as Bruno and Frida Go to Mardi Gras.
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About the illustrator:
About the illustrator:
Melissa Vandiver is an artist and illustrator living in New Orleans, LA with her husband, Jeff, and dogs, Louise and Kirby. She has illustrated 3 books of The Adventures of Bruno & Frida series, Bruno & Frida Go to Mardi Gras, Bruno & Frida Go to New York City and Bruno & Frida Go to Paris. Melissa is a full-time artist.
About the author:
About the author:
Gary Mallon is a professor at the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.
He lives in New Orleans and New York City with his husband Martin and Bruno and Frida. He has written 3 books of The Adventures of Bruno & Frida series, Bruno & Frida Go to Mardi Gras, Bruno & Frida Go to New York City and Bruno & Frida Go to Paris.
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