Frida Kahlo: The Pop-Up Book

Created by Maike Biederstädt

Illustrated by Annabelle von Sperber

Step into the world of Frida Kahlo through five of her most celebrated works reimagined as three-dimensional scenes in this stunning pop-up book.

Parrots and monkeys, family and flowers, fashion and jewelry, her bright blue house — Frida Kahlo’s paintings are filled with the things she cherished.

This striking pop-up book invites children and families to step into her world through five of her most celebrated works reimagined as three-dimensional scenes that reveal her love of animals, her family roots, her courage in the face of pain, her ties to Mexico and her artistic struggles.

Both playful and profound, the book glows with vivid Mexican colors and dramatic design.

• Created by award-winning paper engineer Maike Biederstädt.
• A legendary artist’s life and work unfold in five impressive, vibrant pop-ups.
• Short texts explain each image in language that young readers can understand.
• Includes an introduction, concise biography, and reproductions of the original paintings.
• Produced with top quality materials to ensure maximum effect.

This pop-up book offers a novel and inspiring introduction to one of the world’s most iconic artists.

Hardcover / Juvenile Nonfiction / Art / Painting / Techniques

 0.8" H x 10.0" L x 8.4" W (0.9 lbs) 14 pages