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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 4. -
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Common Sense says
Bilingual text, mini-murals tell Rivera's story.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4–7
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What to watch out for
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Violence & scariness:
What Parents Need to Know
About Diego
Parents need to know that this reissued biography tells the simplified but true story of Diego Rivera's childhood. They should be prepared to talk about the fact that Diego's twin brother dies as an infant. Also, when he becomes ill, the young Diego is sent away to live in the mountains with an Indian healer. Kids will also see the world through this muralist's eyes, as he depicts some of the hardships and violence experienced by the common people through paintings of soldiers shooting workers and revolutionaries blowing up a train. For that reason, this beautifully illustrated and told story isn't for every preschooler and kindergartner.
Read our full review by Patricia Tauzer
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about murals and what made Diego become a muralist. When Diego's parents gave him chalk and he drew on the walls, do you think it was a good idea? Why is the driveway or the sidewalk perhaps a better place to express yourself?
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