Little Frida A Story of Frida Kahlo

Anthony Browne's 'Little Frida' offers a sensitive and imaginative look into the early life of Frida Kahlo, focusing on her experiences after contracting polio at age six. The book beautifully portrays her loneliness and physical pain, and how she coped by creating an imaginary friend. This friend becomes a source of comfort, strength, and artistic inspiration, helping Frida find her unique voice. The narrative is gentle, making complex emotions accessible for young readers, while Browne's surreal illustrations pay homage to Kahlo's distinctive style. It's an excellent choice for introducing children to a significant artist and discussing themes of resilience, imagination, and finding beauty amidst hardship.

Young Frida Kahlo’s imaginary friend comes to life in a touching story by Anthony Browne enhanced by exquisite surreal illustrations. Following a bout with polio at the age of six, Frida Kahlo’s life was marked by pain and loneliness. In real life she walked with a limp, but in her dreams she flew. One day her imagination took her on a journey to a girl in white who could dance without pain and hold her secrets, an indelible figure who would find her way into Frida’s art in years to come. Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s diary, Anthony Browne captures the essence of the artist’s early flights of fancy and depicts both Frida and her imaginary friend in vivid illustrations evoking Kahlo’s iconic style. A note at the end offers a brief biography of the artist who has intrigued art lovers the world over.