Frida (Spanish Edition) Contributor(s): Winter, Jonah (Author), Juan, Ana (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0439331188 ISBN-13: 9780439331180 Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Language: Spanish Published: February 2002 Annotation: When her mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, Frida Kahlo's father gave her lessons in brushwork and color. When polio kept her bedridden for nine months, drawing saved her from boredom. When a bus accident left her in unimaginable agony, her paintings expressed her pain and depression--and eventually, her joys and triumphs. Full-color illustrations. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - History - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Mexico |
Dewey: B |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Lexile Measure: 400 AD (Adult Directed Text) |
Physical Information: 0.21" H x 11" W x 9.02" L (0.25 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Cultural Region - Mexican - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Criticas 03/01/2003 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This long-awaited companion to Jonah Winter's acclaimed DIEGO feature the paintings of young Spanish artist, Ana Juan. This stunning picture book is the perfect gift for art enthusiasts of all ages.Cuando su madre la deja a cargo de sus cinco hermanas, su padre la ense a a utilizar los pinceles y a colorear. Cuando una enfermedad la hace guardar cama durante meses, Frida dibuja para no aburrise. Cuando un accidente en autob s la sume en el dolor, Frida expresa su tristeza y depresi n en sus pinturas. Una y otra vez, durante toda su vida, Frida Kahlo utiliza el arte para expresar sus sentimientos. Jonah Winter y Ana Juan se asoman a la vida y la obra de esta gran pintora para ofrecerle un hermoso tributo con este maravilloso libro. |
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