4.17 avg rating — 1,452 ratings

"The best picture book biography on Frida for preschool - kindergarten.

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4.86 avg rating — 14 ratings

"Kahlo is one of many artists featured in this book of post-Revolution Mexican art based on an excellent exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Several essays on the broader topic from different perspectives are included.
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3.82 avg rating — 4,360 ratings

"This novel is based on the life of Frida Kahlo as seen through the eyes of her younger and milder sister, Cristina."

3.83 avg rating — 74,718 ratings

"This historical fiction novel is set in Mexico and the US in the 30's and 40's. The protagonist lives for a time in the household of Rivera and Kahlo during the time they are harboring Trotsky."

4.01 avg rating — 74,240 ratings

"This is the definitive biography of Kahlo on which the popular movie was based. If you only read one book on Kahlo, read this one!"

3.89 avg rating — 50,056 ratings

"A facsimile of Kahlo's diaries with sketches."

3.81 avg rating — 3,162 ratings

"This book has only a few words in English and Spanish but the illustrations are magnificent and worthy of the subject."

4.02 avg rating — 1,809 ratings

"I felt this was just "ok" but I added it because it is the most recent picture book biography I've seen on Kahlo. I felt the illustrations are standardized and not special enough for the subject of a unique artist."

3.81 avg rating — 2,395 ratings

"One of three novels I've found based on the life of Kahlo, this includes some of her recipes found in her house after her death."

4.24 avg rating — 4,989 ratings

"This is a nice combination of biographical information with reproductions of many of her paintings."

4.13 avg rating — 816 ratings

"If you don't have time to read the Herrera biography, this is a "short and sweet" introduction to the artist."

3.79 avg rating — 235 ratings

"This book written for young adults is a surprisingly good overview of the artistic duo and their times."

4.40 avg rating — 364 ratings

"Written by Kahlo's step-daughter, this book includes reminiscences of Kahlo's parties and events along with many of her recipes."

4.09 avg rating — 422 ratings

"This Pura Bel Pre Award winner consists of poetry about the painter for young adults."

4.07 avg rating — 29 ratings

"This book combines information about the artists with art project ideas inspired by them and Mexican culture."

4.01 avg rating — 74,240 ratings

"This book has some nice large reproductions of Kahlo paintings but it's a bit flimsy."

4.13 avg rating — 1,307 ratings

"This picture book tells the story of Frida through the pets she loved: parrots, monkey, hairless dogs and roosters. The illustrations are wonderful and unique. One of my favorite juvenile biographies of the artist.

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4.39 avg rating — 6,307 ratings