Frida Kahlo

When Frida Kahlo 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 twentiet...

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Main Author: Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel (María Isabel) (Author)
Other Authors: Gee, Fan Eng (Illustrator), Martinez, Emma (Translator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Spanish
Published: New York, NY : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2016.
Series:Little people, big dreams.
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Summary:When Frida Kahlo 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 story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back.
Item Description:First published in Spain in 2014 under the title: Pequeña & grande Frida Kahlo.
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
ISBN:9781847807830
1847807836
9781847807700
1847807704
Author Notes:Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara , born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. ​

Eng Gee Fan , pronounced in Chinese as Yī Fán, graduated in Visual Communication and, after one-and-half years in the design industry, decided to embark on a full-time illustration career. She is currently based in Perlis, Malaysia.