Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco with her husband, the famous artist Diego Rivera. It is the first time she has left her home in Mexico. And Frida wants to be a painter too.
But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers more than the beauty, diversity, and exuberance of America. She finds the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time.
Frida is an exhilarating true story that encourages children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar.
"The writing is lucid, the emotions are universal, and the illustrations soar. Glowing with warm, vibrant colors, the charcoal and acrylic paintings create distinctive, statuesque people within imaginatively conceived landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors." -- Booklist
Recommended Age | 4 - 8 |
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Author | Amy Novesky |
Illustrator | David Diaz |
ISBN | 0810989697 |
Publication Date | Oct 1, 2010 |
Publisher | Abrams Books for Young Readers |
Award Winners | Pura Belpré Award |
Language | English |