Frida Kahlo Booklist for Kids!
Title: Frida Kahlo: the Artist Who Painted Herself
By: Margaret Frith illustrated by Tomie DePaola
Published: 2003
Through original artwork by the renowned artist Tomie dePaola-a longtime aficionado of Frida Kahlo's work-as well as beautiful reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, this book explores the creative, imaginative world of Mexico's most celebrated female artist. Age Range: 7-10 years
Call Number: xBiog Kahlo.F Frith.M
Title: The Two Fridas
By: Frida Kahlo illustrated by Gianluca Folì
Published: 2021
Enter the magical world of Frida Kahlo as she recalls an early childhood memory of her imaginary friend. Gianluca Folì captures this fragment from her diary through stunning illustrations that provide a colorful backdrop for Frida's powerful voice. Gain a window into the mind of this great artist. Age Range: 9-12 years
Call Number: xBiog Kahlo.F Kahlo.F
Spanish xBiog Kahlo.F Kahlo.F (Crown Library)
Title: Frida Kahlo
By: Lucy Brownridge
Published: 2019
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist whose life was just as bright and colorful as her paintings. She endured many illnesses throughout her life but she never stopped painting and her perseverance and talent took her all over the world. Whenever something wonderful or difficult happened in Frida's life, she found a special way of turning it into fuel for painting. Be inspired by the story of the most iconic Mexican painter of all time. Age Range: 7-10 years
Call Number: xBiog Kahlo.F Brown.L
Title: Viva Frida
By: Yuyi Morales
Published: 2014
Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her life was filled with laughter, love, and tragedy, all of which influenced what she painted on her canvases. A 2015 Caldecott Honor Book
A 2015 Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award
Age Range: 3-6 years
Call Number: Spanish xBiog Kahlo.F Moral. Y
Title: Frida Kahlo: Painter of Strength
By: Lissa Jones Johnston
Published: 2007
An introduction to the life of the famous Mexican painter and artist, Frida Kahlo, including how she overcame polio, and injuries from a near-fatal accident. Age Range: 7-10 years
Call Number: xBiog Kahlo.F Johns.L
Title: Frida
By: Jonah Winter, Ana Juan (Illustrator)
Published: 2002
Shares how her childhood influenced Frida's art.Available in BOTH Spanish and English. Age Range: 6-9 years
Call Number: xBiog Kahlo.F Winte.J
Spanish x Biog Kahlo.F Winte.J
Title: Who Was Frida Kahlo?
By: Sarah, Fabiny
Published: 2013
You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. This strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Age Range: 7-10 years
Call Number: J Series Who (Also available in Spanish as ¿Quién fue Frida Kahlo? from 5 libraries in our consortium.)
Title: Frida Kahlo y Sus Animalitos
By: Monica Brown, John Parra (Illustrations)
Published: 2017
Brown's story recounts Frida's beloved pets—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. Age Range: 4-8 years
Call Number: Spanish xBiog Kahlo.F Brown. M
xBiog Kahlo.F Brown.M
Title: Me, Frida
By: Amy Novesky
Published: 2010
Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco with her husband, the famous artist Diego Rivera. It is the first time she has left her home in Mexico. And Frida wants to be a painter too.But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers more than the beauty, diversity, and exuberance of America. She finds the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time. Age Range: 6-9 years
Call Number: xBiog.F Noves.A
Title: Little Frida: a Story of Frida Kahlo
By: Anthony Browne
Published: 2020
Young Frida Kahlo’s imaginary friend comes to life in a touching story. Age Range: 4 - 6 years
Call Number: JUV Wonderbook xBiog Kahlo.F Brown.A (Crown Library)
Title: Frida Kahlo (Little People, Big Dreams series)
By: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Gee Fan Eng (Illustrator)
Published: 2016
When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. This moving book features quirky illustrations and a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.Age Range: 6-9 years
Call Number: xBiog Kahlo.F Sanch.M