Who Was Frida Kahlo?

Who Was Frida Kahlo? by Sarah Fabiny
Sarah Fabiny
Star Rating
★★★★
Reviewer's Rating
Jun 3, 2025

This book tells the story of Frida Kahlo, a famous artist from Mexico. When she was young, she had a bad accident that made her sick and in pain for most of her life. Even though life was hard, she began painting to show how she felt. Frida is known for painting pictures of herself that show her emotions. She loved Mexican culture, and you can see that in her art. The book also talks about her marriage to another artist, Diego Rivera, and how they both loved art and Mexico. Frida’s paintings are still loved by people all over the world. This book helps kids learn about her strong spirit, creative mind and how she turned pain into beautiful art.

This is a great book for kids who like art or want to learn about real people from history. The writing is simple and easy to follow. Frida Kahlo’s story teaches us to be strong, creative and proud of who we are. Even when life was hard, Frida kept painting and sharing her feelings through her art. Her story shows that you can turn challenges into something beautiful.

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