No one can argue that the theme of hard work and overcoming difficulties is a bad one for children! Includes a one-page historical note, detailed author’s and illustrator’s notes, lists for further reading, and sources of quotations. The scrapbook style illustrations include drawings and text, as well as renderings of some of Pippin’s paintings. As a chronological biography, it’s a good place to start. A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippinby Jen Bryant, illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Knopf, 2013)īefore I read this book I had never heard of self-taught African-American artist Horace Pippin (1888-1946). Her award-winning picture books include GIRL ON A MOTORCYCLE CLOTH LULLABY, THE WOVEN LIFE OF LOUISE BOURGEOIS ME, FRIDA GEORGIA IN HAWAII IMOGEN, THE MOTHER OF MODERNISM AND THREE BOYS and MISTER AND LADY DAY. Product Details About the Author Product Details About the Author Amy Novesky is an award-winning author whose books include Love Is a Tutu, Love Is a Truck, Cloth Lullaby, and Me, Frida. Although it has been recommended for ages 4-8, I think it would appeal more to older kids with an interest in the historical figures. Amy Novesky is an author and book editor. Me, Frida is an exhilarating true story that encourages children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar. At the end you’ll find brief biographies of Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, Max Jacob, Guillaume Apollinaire, and Alice B. Other authors: David Diaz (Illustrator) Members: Reviews: Popularity: Average rating: Mentions: 205: 57: 116,089 (4.12) 2: Artist Frida Kahlo finds her own voice and style when her famous husband, Diego Rivera, is commissioned to paint a mural in San Francisco, California, in the 1930s and she finds herself exploring. Sondosottallah The story itself was not that great. She inspires young readers to never give up on one's self. She knows her work is more than great so she strives to get her own recognition.

0 Ratings 1 Want to read 0 Currently reading 0 Have read Borrow Listen. Frida, who is an artist herself, is married to a famous artist named Diego Rivera. The book gives a glimpse of their lifestyles and working habits. An edition of Me, Frida (2010) Me, Frida by Amy Novesky. In this colourful and chaotic picture book the reader is taken on a tour of Paris to meet famous artists.