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Description for Me, Frida
Paperback.
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. But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Me, Frida is an exhilarating true story that encourages children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar.
Now in paperback, a lyrical picture book about celebrated artist Frida Kahlo, illustrated by Caldecott-Award winner David Diaz.
Illustrator(s): Diaz, David. Num Pages: 32 pages, Full-colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AD; YNA. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 255 x 261 x 8. Weight in Grams: 206.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. But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Me, Frida is an exhilarating true story that encourages children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar.
Product Details
Publisher
Abrams
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781419715167
SKU
V9781419715167
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Amy Novesky
Amy Novesky is a children’s book editor and the author of Elephant Prince: The Story of Ganesh. She lives with her family just north of the city that inspired Frida Kahlo, San Francisco. David Diaz is the Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator of Smoky Night. He is also a three-time Pura Belpré Honor recipient.
Reviews for Me, Frida
Praise for Me, Frida"The writing is lucid, the emotions are universal, and the illustrations soar. Glowing with warm, vibrant colours, the charcoal and acrylic paintings create distinctive, statuesque people within imaginatively conceived landscapes, cityscapes, and interiors." -Booklist