The book reflects on the authors life growing up through beautiful. When my spanish teacherfriend picked up this book about mexican. Frida shows us a girl who finds a way to be happy despite great difficulty, and becomes a woman whose art touches people around the world. Ana juan illustrated frida, jonah winter s picture book biography of frida kahlo, which was an ala notable book and received an americas honor award. Frida spanish edition by jonah winter 20020101 hardcover january 1, 1682 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Frida illlustrated by ana juan scholastic arthur a. When frida kahlos mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave frida lessons in brushwork and color. Home books facts myths contact this is the home of childrens book author, jonah winter. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. A picturebook homage to the mexican painter frida kahlo, whose indomitable spirit has.
The book reflects on the authors life growing up through beautiful paintings and artistic detail. In the hands of jonah winter and ana juan, this seems a grand accomplishment, worth celebrating. Americas award honor book parenting magazine best book of 2002 2002 parents. Frida kahlos father, at a young age, gave her lessons in color and brushwork. His books include here comes the garbage barge, sonia sotomayor, roberto clemente, and more. She also received the ezra jack keats award for the night eater, her first book as authorillustrator. The story follows fridas incredible life of strength, creativity and resilience. Winter, who brought the mexican muralist vividly to life in diego, focuses on diego riveras bride, frida kahloan accomplished artist in her. Frida by jonah winter and illustrated by ana juan, is a great picturebook for any age range. Frida by jonah winter meet your next favorite book. Frida, by jonah winter and illustrator ana juan, is an exquisite and playful glimpse into the artists life and work. Frida kahlos tragic life is turned into something beautiful when she paints pictures about her pain.
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