Great Lives in Graphics: Frida Kahlo

(Hardback)

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Great Lives in Graphics: Frida Kahlo is a graphic retelling of Kahlo's story which gives children a colourful snapshot of her life and the world in which she grew up, whilst educating them on everything from the Mexican revolution to the importance of self-belief. You may already know that Frida Kahlo was an artist, but did you know she lived in a bright blue house Or that she owned two pet spider monkeys Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book, but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived. AGES: 8 to 12

Reviews

Wrd About Books Magazine review, mid July 2021
"Focussing on Frida's
incredible life in infographic-tastic style this bright and colourful nugget of
knowledge covers over 250 fascinating facts. Perfect for boosting a school project or simply being the smartest braniac on the subject of Frida!"

@storiesforlittleones Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CQ_EJRKnEDI/
""This stunningly presented infographic biography tells the story of one of Mexico's most renowned artists, Frida Kahlo. Including over 250 facts...With bright colours, bold fonts, striking illustrations and bite-sized fact boxes, it is a really eye-catching and engaging read. Aimed at ages 8-12, it is the perfect next step after the Little People Big Dreams books for the slightly older child. An inspiring, vivid and educational infographic biography! Can't wait to read more in the series!"

@kidsbooktolife Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CS40bxTqd6w/
"#ButtonBooks tells Frida's story and explains her art through wonderfully creative timelines, infographics and images. There is so much to see and talk about on every page. Infographics are such a clever way to share information, turning dry data into engaging content which can leap off a page. Illustrations here are so bright, inviting and vivid, it's a real page turner."

@the_treasure_babes Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CZ_sVEMMMN9/
"Wonderful series of books from Button Books... We are very happy to add them to our library of extraordinary people."

@mancunian_mum Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CaX2nI4MgxH/
"This range of books is called the Great Lives in Graphics series and they are books but with a comic style in ways, with amazing infographics and illustrations. They include a mixture of common and lesser known facts, to educate about famous figures from history...They're great books for any collection!"

@homeplaylearn Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CZ_sVEMMMN9/
"We love this collection of biographies on extraordinary people throughout history from great thinkers to big creatives! This series is full of illustrations, infographics and added humour too! There are truths and trivia to learn from along the way."

@rosieslibrary Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/Ca2uOybqqtN/
"This is such an excellent series of books and I was thrilled to see there are two new ones to add to the collection! Both of these, as well as the rest of the collection are brilliant Infographic biographies that are presented in a super engaging way and vividly explains each person life from birth and through all of their successes, as well as branching off into theories and concepts that lead them. These books are a great snapshot into the lives of great people and are all a really fun read! They're perfect for young learners."

@mrssburns Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CasCgRwMpo5/
"Absolutely superb and always top of my children's book pile."

@stylishmodernmotherhood Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CcGDrsOLwgA/igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y
"These books are so entertaining & a joy to read! A great way to educate & inspire young minds!"

@bookishwaytoplay
Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CRiqVW-sHiM/,
20th July 2021
"Wahoo, four new titles in this fantastic biography series publish this
month...I can confirm that these are
just as good! Information is presented in such a unique way that you can't help
but pour over the pages for hours. Each spread is a work of art in itself,
cleverly designed to work with the content. Whether you've got an older reader
who is fascinated by one of these great people from history, a school project
to complete, or a school library or home bookshelf to stock with inspiring
stories, these are for you."

@afamilythatreads
Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CUNJ8-JsmUT/
"I'm
obsessed. A non-fiction infographic series that introduces children to
biographies of people who changed the world YES PLEASE! Saying that these
books are fun is an understatement... They are captivating and easy to
understand which is a hard combination to find when it comes to books on
history and changemakers! I personally learned a lot of new facts and can't
wait to read the rest of the books in this series. A definite must have for
every child (and adult!)."

@homeplaylearn
Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CUSr9oIMfov/
"If you would like
to find out about some extraordinary people then look no further! 'Great Lives
in Graphics' is a fairly new educational book series from Button Books...Brimming
with interesting, and sometimes quirky, facts, timelines, artwork and
discoveries as well as vibrant graphics, these make for a great collection for
children to learn from and be inspired by!"

@mancunian_mumhttps: //www.instagram.com/p/CRiqVW-sHiM/

"They are just stunning, hard backed books
that use infographics mixed with common and lesser known facts, to educate
about famous figures from history. The books detail key and important moments
from the figures' lives but presented in such an accessible way for children.
The colours and style are just so engaging for children, it's a book but
with an almost comic book feel. There are a huge array of interesting ways to
present information in illustrated forms. The books also have a useful glossary
at the back. What fab books! Do
check them out and the amazing range of other titles, over at
@gmcpublications."

Raise Bay Blog https: //www.raisiebay.com/2021/07/more-great-lives-in-graphics-book-review.html
"What I love about these
graphic books is their unique approach to educating the child."

@thebabybookworm
Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CXW5JS9Pwuj/
"In these slim yet delightfully
comprehensive and detailed volumes, readers can learn about historical figures like
Cleopatra, Martin Luther King, Jr., Anne Frank, and more!...Informative and
engaging. Infographic layouts are always a great approach to make learning fun,
and these middle-grade biographical titles are as entertaining to look at as
they are to read. The information presented covers both the elementary and the
esoteric...We would absolutely recommend this for curious middle-grade readers,
especially those interested in world history."

@booksb4bedtime
Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CZJgZyyqWFA/
"These
books are brimming with fascinating information, brilliant illustrations and
are beatifically packaged so can easily be the perfect gift for any knowledge
thirsty reader and the whole series would definitely be on the coffee table."

@teenyreaders Instagram
review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CZKUlKrqPBz/
"These
colourful, hard-back books are absolutely jam-packed with facts and fascinating
insights into who the individual was, and they're laid out in really
captivating and fun graphic formats, making them super accessible...They really
are learning made fun. There is so much to discover and enjoy..It would make a
brilliant collection for any child who loves discovering fascinating facts and
finding out about interesting people."

@mrsbrownsbookbox Instagram
review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CZbeLVPKnKo/
"The
unique graphic style makes the books accessible to such a wide range of readers
and captures and keeps their attention. I think the biggest endorsement of this
series is that it was the most read set of books in my classroom with children
dying to reel off incredible information to you on each read."

Rachael Jess - Family lifestyle blog
https: //www.rachaeljess.com/2022/02/great-lives-in-graphics-book-review.html
"These books have hit their mark and will not
gather dust in any child's bookshelf!"

@home.read.play Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CQfkNh4s-f7/
"School libraries need to stock up on this series because they really do deliver on making learning exciting."

Mid-West Book Review http: //www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/jan_21.htm#Series

"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, all four volumes in this new 'Great Lives in Graphics' series for young readers are
especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library biography collections."

@raising_bookworms, Instagram review https: //www.instagram.com/p/CQTLmddHNmn/
"Each infographic biography showcases a historical icon's life and their experiences and achievements. They hold an abundance of information which is easily absorbed thanks to the cleverly illustrated pages, making them highly engaging. The visual detail and vibrancy really captures your attention and they have a great balance of essential and fascinating life details and fun quirky facts.

Author Bio

Great Lives in Graphics has been created by Button Books' team of writers, editors, specialist historians and designers, who have collectively worked across a wide range of media including: books, magazines, newspaper, TV and radio. The design team have also worked for worldwide brands including: Nickelodeon, Penguin Books, Renault, MTV, Virgin and Levis.