Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown: A Picture Book
| AUTHOR | Armendia-Sánchez, Nydia; Lora, Loris |
| PUBLISHER | Abrams Books for Young Readers (04/01/2025) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
A lyrical and inspiring picture book about the life of Frida Kahlo--told through the language of flowers--and how she blossomed into a celebrated, beloved artist Multiple starred reviews! "A soaring, enticing tribute to a strong and distinctive artist." (School Library Journal starred review) Told through the language and imagery of the native Mexican flowers and plants comes the life of acclaimed and beloved artist Frida Kahlo. Like a flower, Frida blossomed, wilted, was crushed, survived, and thrived, growing into one of the most celebrated Indigenous painters. This poetic and empowering picture book, written by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor awardee Loris Lora, features the very flora Frida grew in her garden, bought at the market in her hometown, painted in her famous portraits, and wore proudly in a crown around her head. Back matter will include a labeled, illustrated guide to all the flowers and plants featured, an author's note, and an activity for kids to make their own flower crown! Like a seed / Frida sprouted /
And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged.
Coyoacán was the place where Frida grew.
And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged.
Coyoacán was the place where Frida grew.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781949480351
ISBN-10:
1949480356
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
More Product Details
Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
22
Product Dimensions:
8.40 x 0.50 x 12.50 inches
Weight:
0.97 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Art
Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - Painting
Juvenile Nonfiction | Places - Mexico
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 3rd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
3.6
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Dewey Decimal:
B
Library of Congress Control Number:
2023951977
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A lyrical and inspiring picture book about the life of Frida Kahlo--told through the language of flowers--and how she blossomed into a celebrated, beloved artist Multiple starred reviews! "A soaring, enticing tribute to a strong and distinctive artist." (School Library Journal starred review) Told through the language and imagery of the native Mexican flowers and plants comes the life of acclaimed and beloved artist Frida Kahlo. Like a flower, Frida blossomed, wilted, was crushed, survived, and thrived, growing into one of the most celebrated Indigenous painters. This poetic and empowering picture book, written by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez and illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor awardee Loris Lora, features the very flora Frida grew in her garden, bought at the market in her hometown, painted in her famous portraits, and wore proudly in a crown around her head. Back matter will include a labeled, illustrated guide to all the flowers and plants featured, an author's note, and an activity for kids to make their own flower crown! Like a seed / Frida sprouted /
And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged.
Coyoacán was the place where Frida grew.
And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged.
Coyoacán was the place where Frida grew.
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