The Story of Frida Kahlo (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) - by Susan B Katz (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Discover the life of Frida Kahlo―a story about strength, creativity, and never giving up for kids ages 6 to 9

Frida Kahlo is one of the most celebrated artists in the world, but before she made history with her beautiful paintings and brave spirit, she went through a life-changing accident that would have made many people want to give up. This Frida Kahlo children's book shows you how she fought to overcome setbacks and follow her passion to create amazing artwork and make the world a more colorful place.

In this unique Frida Kahlo children's book, you can explore how she went from a young girl from a small Mexican town to one of the most well-known painters in history. How will her creativity and can-do attitude inspire you?

This vibrant Frida Kahlo children's book includes:

• Word definitions―Increase your knowledge with a helpful glossary of easy-to-understand definitions for the more advanced words and ideas.
• See Frida's progress―Check out a visual timeline of Frida's life so you can get a picture of her important milestones.
• A lasting legacy―Learn about how Frida made the world a better place for future generations.

Take an exciting stroll through history with this illustrated Frida Kahlo children's book.

Review Quotes

"A perfect path to know, appreciate, and love the art and life of this superb Mexican artist. Readers will become fascinated with the many facts and consequences of Frida's life and the world she travelled. ¡Viva su vida!" --F. Isabel Campoy, award-winning author (isabelcampoy.com)

"Susan does a beautiful job of distilling and explaining the extraordinary life and art of Frida Kahlo in a way that young readers can understand and easily engage with. Vibrant illustrations and thoughtful questions draw the reader in even more fully to Frida's fascinating life and keep them thinking long after the book is finished." --Brandi Dougherty, New York Times best-selling children's book author

"A wonderful, comprehensive view of the life of an extraordinary artist, written masterfully with well-paced, engaging prose. Well researched and right on target for its audience. A fun to read book!" --Alma Flor Ada, award-winning author, speaker, and educator (almaflorada.com)

"Katz's breezy-but-informative text works seamlessly with Sanfelippo's bright, warm illustrations, while thoughtful prompts throughout help connect Frida's experiences to the reader's life. Every young reader will be inspired and uplifted by Frida's passion, persistence and indefatigable spirit." --Dave Keane, author of Who Wants A Tortoise?, Sloppy Joe, and the Joe Sherlock: Kid Detective series