| Title | : | Frida (English Language Edition) |
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| ISBN | : | 0590203207 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780590203203 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2002 |
Frida (English Language Edition) Reviews
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Featured in a grandma reads session.
This is our third look at Frida Kahlo, and the best part about this picture book are the fantastical illustrations! all kinds of out of this world creatures in Kahlo's own style bring the author's words to the page. The kids loved this one.
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I am doing a great artist study with my kinders and I got this book to introduce them to Frida Kahlo. What a great book! The art is fantastic and gives a good intro for kids to Frida. I checked this out from the library, but this is definitely one I am going to buy for my classroom!
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Reading with Lola. Great book for kids about Frida. Great illustrations!
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If you want young readers to know “just the facts, ma’am,” about renowned Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, then this is your book. The vague narrative mentions the effects of polio and a bus accident “that is too nightmarish to describe here,” on Frida’s health. In addition to this melodramatic condescension to young readers, which according to the recommended age groups (Grades 3-6) should be old enough to read less formless details of her life, Winter also fails to mention her distinct experience as a Mexican with a German father. What this biography lacks in narrative substance is to some extent redeemed by the amazing illustrations, many of which reflect the style of Frida’s exceptional and distinctive work. I can see this book used as a supplement to exposing and studying the artistic style of Frida, but I do not feel the narrative gives this amazing artist the credit she deserves
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A fantastic introduction to Frida Kahlo for young children. I read this book to my preschool class. They were intrigued by the art and asked lots of questions. I know the details of Frida’s life aren’t exactly “kid friendly” but this book did a great job of telling the children about her while not describing things in detail. Frida is my favorite artist so it was really fun to share with my students!
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Frida is a painter from Mexico who turned her pain into beauty after a tragic accident. When Frida was younger, she became ill and she couldn’t move her legs. To keep herself from being depressed, she picked up drawing, then later painting. Frida was a smart girl, so smart, school was too easy for her! One day on the way home from school, Frida’s bus was hit by a trolley. Frida was again in the hospital and wasn’t able to walk without a cane. She fell back on painting to keep her occupied. Frida’s painting style was unique and this is what she is famous for. Frida painted scenes of herself receiving help at accidents and she would paint her feelings. While in the hospital she would paint on her casts. Frida had a deep love for painting since it saved her life twice.
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Picked this up at the library because I've always been fascinated by Frida Kahlo and I've been on a streak of positive Mexican girl role models.
This was a really cute book but I'm almost sure it helps to be familiar with Frida and her artwork. I'm not sure if a kid would get too much out of the actual story of Frida beyond the cute story it would be to a child.
That being said, I found this story to be a little sad. When you see Frida's body pain, the fact she suffered such pain all her life, and see it in a children's book format, it makes it that much harder to think of her life and artwork without thinking of what Frida had to endure all her life. -
It annoys me that picture books of Frida Kahlo’s childhood always show her home already painted blue. It wasn’t blue until she and Diego lived there together. There’s such a thing as artistic license, but when you put it in the text, it’s just inaccurate.
The illustrations are beautiful, but Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos is a better introduction for this age group. -
A really brief and glossed-over introduction to the life of Frida Kahlo. The book gives some general facts, but doesn't really go into the amazing accomplishments to both art and Mexican culture that Kahlo contributed. The illustrations, however, do a wonderful job of reflecting not only Kahlo's art but also incorporated Mexican cultural icons that would have influenced Kahlo throughout her life.
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A great introduction to Frida Kahlo, although inconsistent. Parts are glossed over, and parts are oddly focused on. But it covers many basics about the artist, and I think Kahlo would appreciate the art she inspired here.
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A great introduction to this artist. The pictures are unique and strange and tie in with her actual art. I enjoyed reading this to my daughter to help introduce her to Frida.
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I did not care for the artwork and the writing was not very exciting.
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It's a picture book biography of Frida. Very simplistic yet lyrical. Decided to read it because Ana Juan was the illustrator. Winters adds an author's note that goes a little more in depth about the life of Frida, but still simplistic enough for kids 7 or younger.
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Uninspired and staccato writing. There are many other books about Frida Kahlo that are much better.
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Fascinating, inspiring and a wonder to behold.
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"Pinta lo que ven sus ojos y lo que siente su corazón"
The illustrations are beautiful in this book. Shout out to Ana Juan. The book gives a brief bio of Frida's life for a two year old. -
Don’t know much about Frida Kahlo. But this book is a simple, yet reverently-told introduction that makes me appreciate her a bit more.
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Frida is a children’s book that’s a very short and easy read (target group: kids 3-8) that I reread because I liked it as a little girl. Because of that only little gets said in here, but oh my lord how big and beautiful are the ideas conveyed. The author leaves out all the “adult” stuff, like her complicated and famous relationship with Diego Rivera, and thus concentrates on Frida’s exquisite character. The reader is reminded of the difficulties in Frida’s life and how it only really matters how you face them. After reading the book I had a wonderful and strong Frida in mind, which – without a doubt – will inspire children. Not to forget Ana Juan’s illustrations which perfectly emphasis – if not carry - the ideas and Frida’s characterization. Her little creatures and the colorful, dreamy Mexican world are a pleasure to the eye and make the reading experience truly engaging.
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Awards: Notable Children's Books
Grade level(s): 1st-5th
Summary: This book tells the life story of the artist Frida Kahlo, in a way that is appropriate for young readers. It discusses her life struggles and how art helped her overcome them and find happiness.
Review: This is a great book with beautiful illustrations. I love how it talks about young children suffering with depression because that us often not talked about in classrooms.
In-class uses: This book can be used to discuss mental health, and the things that can help with it. This book can be used to start a larger discussion about self care. This is a great book to use for a series of events worksheet.
