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Title: Frida (English Language Edition) by Jonah Winter, Frida Kahlo, Ana Juan ISBN: 0-590-20320-7 Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Pub. Date: February, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Amazing Life of Frida Kahlo.....
Comment: "Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo was born in Mexico in 1907. This is the story of how she learned to paint, how painting saved her life, and why her paintings are like no one else's. Like Frida's art, it is a work of the imagination, but it is also true." So begins Jonah Winter's introductory, picture book biography. His simple, spare, poetic text brings this remarkable artist to life, and illuminates her lonely childhood, the polio that kept her bedridden for almost a year, and the almost fatal bus accident that left her crippled and in constant pain for the rest of her life. But through it all Frida's art kept her going. "Painting is like her imaginary friend. It is there whenever she wants it. It keeps her company. It keeps her from giving up hope." Ana Juan's bold and vibrant, Mexican folk-art style illustrations, rich in brilliant color and inhabited by expressive imaginary creatures and Kahlo-like touches, complement the text beautifully. Together word and art paint a vivid and inspiring portrait of a courageous and resilient artist with a unique style. "Her paintings are like nothing else. In museums, people still look at them and weep and sigh and smile. She turns her pain into something beautiful. It is like a miracle." Perfect for youngsters 6-10, Frida includes both Author's and Artist's notes at the end to explain and enhance the brief story. This is a fascinating and engaging biography that is sure to peak the interest and whet the appetite of art lovers young and old.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful
Comment: Since Salma Hayek's biopic "Frida" came out, there have been more and more Frida-holics surfacing. Jonah Winter seems to have been a Frida fan his whole life, and he's devoted a beautiful children's book to her. It gently tells the sad life story of Frida, although he leaves out the more grim details for the kids (in the afterword, he tells us Frida's horrific bus accident was "too nightmarish to describe here".). He also tried to use imagery that was very common to Mexican art at the time, images that would have been familiar to Frida herself. Ana Juan's illustrations are gorgeous. Such a pretty, wonderful book. I'm thrilled to see more and more kids picture books dedicated to teaching children about famous artists. This one's a keeper.
Rating: 4
Summary: You Go Girl!
Comment: Frida is a tragic figure who despite horrific experiences becomes an inspiration and role model to artistic women all over the world. This story is a wonderful biography for girls to show thay can overcome obsticles and be what they want to be. The artwork is very colorful and creative. Susan Senn
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Title: Diego by Jonah Winter, Jeanette Winter ISBN: 067985617X Publisher: Dragonfly Pub. Date: 09 August, 1994 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: My Name Is Georgia: A Portrait by Jeanette Winter by Jeanette Winter ISBN: 015201649X Publisher: Silver Whistle Pub. Date: 15 October, 1998 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Picasso and the Girl With a Ponytail: A Story About Pablo Picasso by Laurence Anholt ISBN: 0764150316 Publisher: Barrons Juveniles Pub. Date: September, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: A Bird or 2: A Story About Henri Matisse by Bijou Le Tord ISBN: 0802851843 Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. Pub. Date: October, 1999 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title: Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself (Smart About Art) by Frieda Fry, Margaret Frith, Tomie De Paola, Tomie dePaola ISBN: 0448426773 Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Pub. Date: August, 2003 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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