Frida Kahlo

By Mª Isabel Sánchez Vegara

Book Overview

**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series**

Discover the life of Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned painter, told in an inspiring biography for kids

Frida Kahlo grew up in Mexico and always embraced being different. Even after illness and a life-changing accident left her in constant pain, she refused to let her circumstances define her.

While recovering, Frida began painting from her bed, creating striking self-portraits that expressed her experiences, emotions, and unique view of the world. Her talent and determination helped her become one of the most celebrated artists of the twentieth century.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores 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 of books 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 and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal 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

Select praise for the New York Times Bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series:

"...cute and quirky..."- USA Today, in praise of Dolly Parton
"...address es] not only setbacks but also their strength to persevere and reach their goals."- Buzzfeed, in praise of RuPaul
"...introduc es] kids to important figures in Latinx history." - Good Housekeeping, in praise of Frida Kahlo
"... an] extraordinary series..." - TheEverymom, in praise of Mindy Kaling
"...a fabulous way to teach little ones about the extraordinary lives of influential people..."--Town & Country, in praise of Vincent Van Gogh
"...handled in an age appropriate way..." - Parents.com, in praise of Amanda Gorman
"...particularly great for this age..." - NY Magazine, in praise of Prince
"...encourages kids to dream big to 'achieve incredible things.'" - Rolling Stone, in praise of Kamala Harris

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847807836
• ISBN13: 9781847807830
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 3