{"product_id":"diego-rivera-his-world-and-ours-9780810997318","title":"Diego Rivera: His World and Ours","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the life and legacy of celebrated Mexican artist \u003ci\u003eDiego Rivera\u003c\/i\u003e in this picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED REVIEW *\"The author makes art both aspiration and action. . . . This book will thrill budding artists.\" ―\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Young artists will find inspiration for their own creations.\" ―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Diego, one of the most famous painters of the 20th century, was once just a mischievous little boy who loved to draw. But this little boy would grow up to follow his passion and greatly influence the world of art. After studying in Spain and France as a young man, Diego was excited to return to his home country of Mexico. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There, he toured from the coasts to the plains to the mountains. He met the peoples of different regions and explored the cultures, architecture, and history of those who had lived before. Returning to Mexico City, he painted great murals representing all that he had seen. He provided the Mexican people with a visual history of who they were and, most importantly, who they are. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Tonatiuh, who has also been inspired by the art and culture of his native Mexico, asks, if Diego was still painting today, what history would he tell through his artwork? What stories would he bring to life? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing inspiration from Rivera to create his own original work, Tonatiuh helps young readers understand the importance of Diego Rivera's artwork and to realize that they too can tell stories through art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuncan Tonatiuh\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Mexico City and grew up in San Miguel de Allende. His books, including \u003ci\u003eDiego Rivera\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Dear Primo\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSeparate Is Never Equal\u003c\/i\u003e, have received many awards over the years. He currently lives in San Miguel with his wife and children but travels to the US often. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50646673096978,"sku":"9780810997318","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_61a9e518-78a6-4e81-a0da-8689d00fd3df.jpg?v=1733183243","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/diego-rivera-his-world-and-ours-9780810997318","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}