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Blackbeard
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018
Frida Kahlo
Written and illustrated by Al Berenger
Part of the Pocket Bios series
Discover the life of a celebrated painter who defied adversity through art and identity exploration.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 25 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the life of Frida Kahlo, a renowned painter who transformed personal adversity into powerful art. From battling polio as a child to enduring a life-altering accident, Frida's journey is one of resilience and self-discovery. Her vivid self-portraits delve into themes of feminism, identity, and cultural heritage, challenging societal norms. This pocket-sized biography offers a glimpse into her world, capturing the essence of a woman who painted her truth and left an indelible mark on art history. What drove her to create such evocative works, and how did her struggles shape her legacy?
From the publisher
Frida Kahlo remains one of the most celebrated painters of her time for her exploration of themes of feminism, gender, class, and race in her artwork and frequent self-portraits. From her childhood struggle with polio, to the traffic accident that left her with chronic pain, to her artistic exploration of herself and her identity, follow this extraordinary woman’s life and accomplishments.These colorful, pocket-size biographies are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Pocket Bios titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 740L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~4.7
- F&P level
- ~R
Publication
- Published
- October 16, 2018
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781250168757
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