Absolutely beautiful storytelling and artwork. I love Frida, and this is a very nice version of her story for children that showcases her strength and talent. I loved it!

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This is a really lovely little children's book about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. I myself was introduced to Kahlo in my early adolescence by my absolutely amazing and inspirational art teacher. I remember being completely entranced by Kahlo's art and learning about her life. I think I'd really have appreciated a book like this to introduce me to her.

The colours and artwork in the book are vibrant and eye-catching to hold children's interest. I liked the way Kahlo's artworks were incorporated with the illustrations as the story progressed.

The book showcases Kahlo's many artistic achievements, her proud Mexican identity and her feminist ideology. There's no sniff of Diego's infidelity and her Communist beliefs but hey, it's a kids book after all.

A really nice book to introduce to a younger person to pique or further develop an interest in art.

Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo by Lucy Brownridge is a book I requested from NetGalley and the review is voluntary. Wonderful book about the short but productive and creative life of Frida Kahlo! The book describes her illness and injury and how she got to painting in bed since she was bored. It told about her successes, her marriage, and more. The back of the book shows some of her paintings with information about each. This is an excellent book to meet this female artist.

The Portrait of an Artist series by Lucy Brownridge is an excellent way to introduce the work and history of important artists to people of all ages. The illustrations are colorful and will appeal to pre-readers and although the content is written for children, it is interesting enough to engage adult readers. The Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo was illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann and Kahlo's works are set into the gorgeous landscapes that cover each two-page fold. The facts included about Kahlo are selected to represent her life and the stages of her work and are perfect as discussion starters for art and expanded topics, such as emotional awareness, interpersonal interactions, and social activism. Brownridge was able to include a rich vocabulary and glossary of Frida Kahlo's most famous works. This book would be a perfect gift for a budding art lover or a seasoned art aficionado.

I've been intrigued by, nay, in love with Frida Kahlo ever since I first heard of her. She's something of an enigma. I'm a lot more a fan of hers than I am of her art as it happens - not that there's anything wrong with her art. I find her work evocative, and some of her most moving paintings are featured here as modest reproductions. Many of her works are like mini biographies - the equivalent of what today, with always-on instant communication, are called 'status updates'. She went through two different hells as a child and a teenager: first suffering polio, and then a pelvis-breaking tram accident which left her in pain for the rest of her life.

This didn't stop her from painting and painting and painting. In fact one could argue that the accident, which left her in bed for some time, unable to do anything much other than read and paint using a special easel her father made for her, triggered her advance into art. Her meeting renowned painter Diego Rivera gave her another push. He liked her work and liked her and eventually they married, but the marriage wasn't always a happy one. This book wisely doesn't go into that. While it does talk of her polio and the accident, it otherwise paints a rosy picture of her too-brief life, written in short, clear bursts and eminently suitable for a younger child to read. Kudos to Lucy Brownridge for getting it right.

And talking of art, Sandra Dieckmann paints us a fine visual picture on every page: colorful and playful, serious but not staid, and very endearing. I already knew lots about the artist (Kahlo, not Dieckmann!) having read at least four other books, including children's books about her, or about art that mention her, yet I still found this one engaging, fresh, and entertaining, and I commend it as a worthy read. Let Frida Ring!

Having had to dismiss the van Gogh entrant to this series for just getting too much factually wrong, it's brilliant to say this volume nails its subject. It shows Frida doing a lot more than just the painting that was pretty much all Vincent did, but we still get to see real images of her finished portraits and other artworks at relevant times. What we do see perfectly lines up with her life story – her in bed struggling to work through the pain of polio and her injuries to paint on an easel propped across her legs, meeting Diego Rivera, marrying him, watching him hard at work in the USA she found herself leaving alone… All the while relevant art is appropriately hung within the image, and we are told at the book's close about each Kahlo piece that we spotted decorating the very story of Kahlo herself. It's such a simple and obvious format, but I don't remember seeing it being done before. The designs by the book's creators are once again totally in keeping and in style with the subject's oeuvre. And as a primer to the subject, this is perfectly judged.

What's not to love? Beautiful illustrations, and the story of Frida Kahlo written in a way that is engaging and inspiring to young readers. My 5 year old loves reading about inspirational women and I know we'll be adding this book to our collection when it's published!

"Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo" is a great introduction to Kahlo for picture book readers. It covers her life and works well.

A lovely consideration to celebrate a notable artist’s life. The book presents information in an accessible and inviting way. I would gladly add this to my shelf, along with others from this series. These are very attractive texts.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Beautifully illustrated and clearly presented, this is a wonderful introduction to the life and work of Frida Kahlo. Very visually engaging, each page has plenty to hold the readers interest. This would be a perfect read alone or small group text for my KS2 students.

Part of ‘Portrait of an Artist’ series. Love that title.
Published by Wide Eyed Editions for young children and in my opinion will be adored by 4-10 year olds.
Written by Lucy Brownridge and beautifully illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann. The colour palate and design appears to reflect the artist and I feel this is a real bonus element that lifts the book above the average.
Lucy’s words are well expressed for the age range and the technical aspects of the art world are carefully outlined.

This book focuses on Frida Kahlo. A truly inspiring role model for our children and a story that as a child I was ignorant about. Indeed only as a adult through a Hollywood film has this artist become known to me.

I was encouraged to read of the fact that the generosity of the artists involved in her life was so inspiring and supportive. But I really appreciated Frida herself; her hard life, childhood illness and physical disability she overcame and endured in her life. However, her love of her country, Mexico with her passion and the inspiration she drew from her familiar surroundings marked her as a unique person.

She was overcoming obstacles from the beginning. It is her character, determination and resilience that makes me want to share her story with young enquiring minds.
Frida was self-taught. A women where art was a male dominated environment yet she maintained her style and personal approach, attitude to her own expressionist work.
This book clearly brings these issues to the fore and explains them simply where children can understand and be inspired into their lives.

Finally at a time, today, when the Mexican people are being marginalised, criminalised and denigrated in America, Frida, was enticed by New York society, although supportive of her husband initially she felt incomplete and homesick for Mexico.
The book presents this well and underscored her achievements. Like having a painting accepted into the Louvre. Her many self portraits.

However, what I share with you and celebrate in this book is the examples of her paintings that are incorporated into the pages of this book and her story. To be then explained in detail at the end of the book.
A great series and Frida leads the way with aplomb.

I love these books, and think they are a great idea for children.
The illustrations are beautiful and I loved how they incorporated actual pictures by Frida.
A great way to introduce influential artists to kids.

This book is part of a new series from Wide Eyed editions. Each will feature the biography and work of a well known artist and is geared for elementary school students. If this book is anything to go by, this will be an informative and beautifully illustrated series.

The book includes many of the important aspects of the artist's life from her polio and devastating accident to her meeting Diego Rivera and her travels to places including the U.S. and France, where she was the first Mexican artist to find her work in the Louvre. There is also information about how Kahlo painted, what she painted and her love of Mexico. The illustrations are much in the style of the artist and many of her paintings are featured in the background of the text. At the end of the book, the reader can learn more about Kahlo and her works of art.

Some quotes:

Frida liked to paint lots of outfits or versions of herself in the same picture. She did this to show what it was like to feel like lots of different people, all rolled into one body.

Sometimes Frida felt on top of the world! When she felt like this, her paintings would be filled with sunny colors and Mexican plants from her garden. Sometimes Frida felt low and frustrated that one of her legs was always more tired than the other. When she felt like this, her paintings were filled with gloomy colors.

This book deserves its place in school and home libraries. It is a wonderful way for children to learn about art history.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this read in exchange for an honest review.

Stunning pictures in this exceptional children's book geared for ages 4 through 7. An informative book splashed with bold colors and a wonderful introduction for young minds to learn about this important female artist who battled many serious life issue. A joy to read and share with bright inquiring minds.

I found this introduction to Frida Kahlo’s biography, to her work and to the lasting impact she had on the history of art perfect for kids and adults alike. It is beautifully illustrated and engaging, coomprehensive and lovely to read. I highly recommend this inspiring work of art in itself to anyone interested in art!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to discover such a lovely book!
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I feel like I learned about Frida Kahlo reading this book! I have recently been learning more about her, and this book included some new information - for instance, I didn't know she had an easel that allowed her to paint in bed. I enjoyed the artwork, I liked the depictions of Frida Kahlo's artwork, and I would recommend this to anyone to read.

Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo by Lucy Brownridge is another charming addition to this lovely and ambitious biography series that features some of the world's most influential and beloved artists. The gorgeous, detailed illustrations by Sandra Dieckmann are superb, and serve to enhance a text that is clearly written in a way that will be fully accessible to even the youngest of children. I have fallen in love with this delightful series, and will be, without doubt, adding each precious gem to my collection. Long may this series continue.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions for the opportunity to experience this ARC.

In this beautifully written and well-illustrated book, readers are introduced to the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and how she overcame obstacles to succeed as a well-recognized, successful artist with her own exhibition in New York City and her worked purchased by the Louvre in Paris. A fine choice for introducing the artist to young children because it gives readers a sense of the times in which she lived and her unique artistic style.

A simplified, but well written and well told story of the life of Frida Kahlo.

Each page of her life has a piece of her artwork, and in the end of the book, the pieces are explained.

Since this is a children's book, her relationship with Diego Rivera is factual, without going into the affairs that each of them had outside of marriage.

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Just enough history get get a child interested in finding out more. Recommened.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

Lucy Brownridge did a beautiful job in describing the incredibly difficult and complex life of Frida Kahlo. The illustrations are equally as beautiful and will inspire children everywhere. The vibrant colors and the integration of Kahlo’s own artwork was masterfully done.

Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo is an illustrated biography of Frida Kahlo aimed at young readers (6-10 years). Due out 3rd Sept 2019 from Quarto on their Wide Eyed Editions imprint, it's 32 pages and will be available in hardcover format.

This is an appealing full color illustrated short biography and it's part of the Portrait of an Artist series including children's biographies for luminaries such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Georgia O'Keeffe. I think the author does an admirable job of honestly presenting Kahlo's life in an age-appropriate manner. The typesetting and coloring are well done and it's especially impressive that the contrast is consistent and the text shows well and readably on all the different background colors. The art by Sandra Dieckmann is energetic and colorfully appealing.

There is a short interpretational resource list at the back of the book showing some of Frida's major works with an explanatory paragraph about the symbolism. This would make a good group read or resource book for a classroom unit on different artists as well as a nice read for an art interested youngster.

Well done and enjoyable. Five stars.

I don't read a ton of children's books, but I'm obsessed with Frida Kahlo, so I wanted to check this one out. Brownridge does an incredible job summarizing Kahlo's life and career in easy-to-understand language that's perfect for young readers. Her illustrations are fantastic and do a lot to evoke Kahlo's unique style. I also loved that she included small replications of Kahlo's works throughout the story so that readers can get acquainted with her art. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to introduce their kids to art done by an amazingly talented woman of color.

Love this ‘Portrait of an Artist’ series. This richly illustrated book on Frida Kahlo does not disappoint. The basics of Frida's life story are told as well as some of her artwork. The colors of the illustrations transported me into Frida's world. Another well done book in the series.

Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo by Lucy Brownridge is a beautiful little book showcasing a Mexican artist. It's a quick overview of her life and art that illustrated beautifully. It's fun how her painting were incorporated into the illustrations!

It was a real delight to get to read this (picture) book. Frida was a truly inspirational person, and this book sums up her life very nicely. Besides the pictures in the book (that I have to say are so Frida-like and beautiful), the part I appreciate the most is the author's success in portraying the artist's life and the background in which some of her most prized works of art are created. The author uses just a few sentences to truly summarize the life of the real contemporary art heroine.

Starting with a gorgeous cover design, Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo is a perfect introduction to one of Mexico’s most iconic painters, and not just for children, though the book is written for ages seven to ten. Like other books in the Discover the Artist Behind the Masterpieces series, the text tells an engaging, age-appropriate biography with gorgeous illustrations. The art echoes the style of Frida Kahlo and includes reproductions of her iconic work paired with a time in her life that likely inspired it, such as the famous painting of she and Diego Rivera featured on a page describing their marriage and with an illustration of the wedding. The final page of the book pairs three paintings with a brief explanation of their meaning which is a great introduction to how to look at art.

What I really loved about the book was that while it provided an explanation of how events and feelings in her life inspired and were expressed in her work, it also highlighted her social activism on behalf of equality and fair pay. The challenges of being a female artist at the time and all her accomplishments were emphasized. Additionally, Brownridge explains how Kahlo felt homesick for Mexico when living in the United States. All these topics are wonderful discussion starters.

Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo won’t just help children learn about Frida Kahlo. It will inspire them to overcome challenges and teach them about women’s history. It is definitely a book I would purchase for young readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Wide Eyed Editions (Quarto Publishing Group) for an advance reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a beautifully illustrated children's book about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The book manages to tell the story of her life in a simple yet captivating way. The illustrations are bright and beautiful just like Frida's paintings and convey the way in which Frida lived her life to the full despite having to deal with health problems and injuries.

We are told a story about a gifted woman who refused to be discouraged by life or corralled by cultural or societal expectations. I enjoyed reading this so much that it is going on my list of exquisite reads of 2019.

This an excellent book, telling us about the life of a talented and excellent artist. It will be a wonderful gift for any child or adult, and having read it I now want to know more about Frida.

Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

I received an electronic ARC from Quarto Publishing Group through NetGalley.
Part of the Portrait of an Artist series. Vividly colored illustrations bring the story of Frida Kahlo to life. Brownridge presents her life from childhood through her painting years. Elementary level readers will learn about her artistic style and how her life affected her choices. Examples of her paintings are incorporated on every page spread.

A simple but well-written artist's biography for children

Tells the story of symbolist artist Frida Kahlo in a way easy for children to understand, with excellent, bright illustrations by Sandra Dieckmann. Shows the artist's most famous paintings and explains clearly and concisely why she made them. Also demonstrates Kahlo's resilience during her childhood illness and the power of art in the healing process. An excellent book for children of primary/junior school age with an interest in art.

This book is a winner. The illustrations are so beautiful and vibrant and the inclusion of copies of Frida's real paintings is a lovely touch. I think this is a good introduction to Frida and it does include a few hints about some of the more upsetting aspects of Frida's life while not dwelling on them. I'm sure this book will inspire lots of children to be determined to succeed and overcome obstacles. Thanks to the publisher and #netgalley for an advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was absolutely adorable. I liked it just as much as the Van Gogh one. Despite a degree in art history, I don't actually know that much about Frida Kahlo (due to mainly focusing on European art in my studies), so I went into this looking for a charming interpretation of her life but also to learn about it. And I think it did that wonderfully. The illustrations were perfect, and I think they emanated her style of art very well, so that everything was colourful and very Frida Kahlo-esque. I like that they still covered difficult moments in Frida's life, in a way that small children could understand while not simply glossing over it. I would definitely buy this book for a young child in my life and would look forward to reading it with them and learning about Frida together. It is a wonderful book to share.

A colourful collaboration from Lucy Brownridge and illustrator Sandra Dieckmann that had me transported into Frida's vibrant world!

A wonderful gem to share with little ones and Frida fans alike.

Another excellent book in this series! It’s perfect for budding artists and any other older elementary child looking to learn more about the arts. The illustrations are all in the style of Frida Kahlo, adding to the overall mood. The lists found at the end of facts and her most famous paintings are a helpful resource. Highly recommended!

I loved the storytelling in this book as it showcase Frida's life in an easy way for kids. I also really loved the beatiful and colourful illustrations, especially as it fitted to Frida's artwork.

PThank you to Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions for granting my wish for a digital edition via NetGalley of ‘Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo’, written by Lucy Brownridge and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann, in exchange for an honest review. It will be published on the 3rd September.

This lovely book is intended for children and serves as a brief introduction to the life, work and legacy of Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo.

Its text is simple, befitting its young audience and incorporates a number of her paintings into its lovely illustrations. Although my preview was in low resolution, I have seen some images from the finished edition and they are exquisite, bursting with the kind of vibrant colours and rich symbolism used by Frida in her art.

I consider Kahlo not only a great artist but an inspiration given her resilience in the face of her illnesses and the legacy of her accident. Given that this is a children’s book the less conventional aspects of her marriage are not mentioned.

I applaud the publishers for commissioning this series of artist biographies and seeking to encourage an appreciation of art in younger readers. A wonderful resource for parents and teachers.

Just perfection.

A gorgeous portrait of Frida Kahlo, in the form of a nonfiction picture book for children. I found the art so stunning to look at even while reading a digital galley: vivid jewel-tones and expressive imagery that does its best to capture Friday's spirit. At the end, there's a list of her most famous paintings and a brief mention of the circumstances of the creation of each. Would make a great gift for the Frida fan of any age.

This was an awesome introduction to Frida Kahlo! While this written for a younger age group, there I still lots of information that adults may not know!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC for an honest review :)

This was a well executed book, made for children but also for the true Frida Kahlo fanatic. The graphics are beautiful, and true to Fridas style. I highly recommend this book to anyone of any age.

Rating 4.5

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Wide Eyed Editions for an early copy of Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo by Lucy Brownridge. This was a great book all about the artist Frida Kahlo. This book is very colorful and easy to read. The art in the book is done in the style of Frida Kahlo which really made it interesting and fun. It is full of interesting facts like because she was sick as a child, her father made her an easel that she could use to paint while lying down. I really enjoyed this book and think it would be great for any child who likes biographies, art, or just learning about new things.

Thanks Net Galley for the preview!

I immensely enjoyed learning about Frida Kahlo! These illustrations were gorgeous and the flow of the story was informative but still exciting. I may be purchasing this hard copy to share with arts teachers when it is released.

This book is about the life of the wonderful artist from Mexico, Frida Kahlo. The illustrations are beautiful and detailed. She is definitely an inspiration, as she overcame so much in her life. This is a terrific book for children and recommended.

This book is excellent, beautiful, informative and interesting. I shall be ordering copies for the classroom and library. Perfect for children at ks1 or ks2.

Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo by Lucy Brownridge is an excellent children’s book (however I am a huge fan of Kahlo, so as an adult I truly enjoyed this as well) which is a quick read and run down of the artist, her life and story, as well as some of her most popular paintings at the end with little facts about each one.

Stunning.

5/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Wide Eyed Additions for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

In a world with so much emphasis on STEM topics, I think this series featuring artists is a valuable component to children's education. The book introduces young readers to artists, providing not only biographical information but offering selections of their work. I love how the illustrators for this series have sought to tell the story through pictures that are in a similar style as the artist themselves--almost as if, the author is illustrating their own story.

One bit of caution, in this particular story, there are some paintings with unclothed models. There are only a few and a parent could add some artfully arranged post-its over those paintings. Just wanted to give the heads up. I like reading aloud these stories to my children so I can explain (and occasionally skim over) areas that children may find difficult to understand.

The vibrancy of the illustrations really bring this artist's story alive. There is so much to see and explore on each and every page. It will be a book that will beg to be read again to make new discoveries after each reading. Grab your copy of this beautiful book and bring the arts alive for a new generation!

Disclaimer: I received a free digital copy of Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo from NetGalley for the purpose of review. No other compensation was received.

The book describes Frida's life in a short and concise way with all the pages filled with art of the artist with some of Frida's masterpieces incorporated in the background.

The art in each page was beautiful and colorful. I liked that the artist drew close to how Frida paints with similar colors too and that it filled the whole page.

Overall, it was a cute and nice read and I enjoyed reading each page.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with the digital copy for an honest review.

Frida Kahlo lived a short, but quite adventurous life. I like how the author managed to summarize it for children. And the pictures displayed in the book are also very suggestive of this. The illustrations are similar to Frida Kahlo's style, making it easier for the child to identify the artist.
"Discover the Artist Behind the Masterpieces" is a collection of books worth having on our children's bookshelves!
Thank you to Net Galley and Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions for providing me with an e-book copy in exchange for my honest review!

The artwork is beautiful! This is such a wonderful way to get kids interested in art and artists. This series is a wonderful addition to my kids' shelves.

This is an amazingly beautiful mini bio of Frida Kahlo for children. The illustrations are stunning, and the bio includes the right amount of information to capture the essence of the artist that children should know about. Children learn not only the life of Frida and some of her famous paintings but also her perseverance and determination and independence. A positive and stunning book to add to anyone's collection.

This book is completely stunning. As a big fan of Frida Kahlo's I'm very pleased with how her story is presented for children in this book. I can't wait to pick it up and flip through a hard copy. This digital copy was provided for by NetGalley.

Simply beautiful! Highly recommend to all. It was informative, presented a unique voice, and was absolutely stunning. Well done !

This book for children is a great introduction to the artist Frida Kahlo. It tells her biography in short paragraphs and shows Kahlo’s artwork during the different stages of her life which helps to see the connection between Kahlo’s experience and her paintings. The book also offers some interpretation of the paintings.

Frida Kahlo is undoubtedly an amazing and fascinating artist. However, a lot of her artwork is disturbing (e.g. The Two Fridas, The Wounded Deer, and even Roots). All in all, a really great book that I personally really enjoyed. BUT: I would not recommend showing it to very young children. (Amazon recommends 1) the age group of 7-10 years as well as 2) the grade level Kindergarden-2, the latter being too young, in my opinion).

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for a free ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great introduction to Frida Kahlo!

This is a short biography that is written for children but even as an adult reader I loved it - the images are wonderful, it is easy to read and it made me learn things about this fabulous lady along the way when I was reading it to my daughter.

It is 5 stars from me for this one, it is an excellent book and I thought it was an excellent introduction to Frida Kahlo too - very highly recommended - I love books like this!!