Frida Kahlo (Little People, Big Dreams)

by Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author) Gee Fan Eng (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
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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"One children's books series trying to fight back... by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams." - Toronto Star
Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Sveta Dorosheva is a freelance illustrator working in the areas of narrative illustration, editorial illustration, and art for books. She is originally from Ukraine but is currently based in Israel. Her clients include: Usborne Publishing, JWT New York, Conde Nast, Baroque Books, and Atticus Press.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781847807830
Lexile Measure
420L
Guided Reading Level
N/A
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Ltd
Publication date
February 20, 2016
Series
Little People, Big Dreams
BISAC categories
JNF007010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Art
JNF006040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | History
JNF007120 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Women
Library of Congress categories
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