Frida Kahlo
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2015 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Frida Kahlo

By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Gee Fan Eng (Illustrator)

Part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series

A tragic accident transforms a young girl's life, igniting her passion for painting and survival.

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32 pages· 260 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Frida Kahlo's life changes after a devastating accident leaves her bedridden. Through her art, she channels pain into powerful self-portraits, becoming an iconic artist. Discover her journey of resilience and creativity in this beautifully illustrated tale, part of a series that inspires children to dream big and overcome challenges.

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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist’s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Format
Pages
32
Words
260
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about artistsBooks about cultureBooks about historyBooks about Mexico
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
501804
Publication
Published
February 4, 2016
First published
January 1, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781847807830

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