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Frida

Frida

by Jonah Winter Illustrated by Ana Juan
When Frida Kahlo's mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her 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 agony, her paintings expressed her pain and depression — and her joys and loves.
Ages
6, 7, 5
Interest Level
Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent
3.2
Lexile Measure
280L
DRA
20-24
Guided Reading
M
Publisher
Arthur A. Levine Books
Number of Pages
32
Genre
Biography, Biography and Autobiography, General Nonfiction

About the Author and Illustrator

Jonah Winter Artist, musician, and author Jonah Winter combined his interests to create a children's book called Fair Ball! 14 Great Stars from Baseball's Negro Leagues.
Ana Juan Illustrator Ana Juan's works include Frida and The Night Eater.

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