Daughter of artist Diego Rivera, Guadalupe Rivera Marín uses her father’s paintings as the springboard for providing glimpses of her childhood and information about her father’s life and the culture of Mexico. Thirteen of Rivera’s paintings are discussed by Rivera Marín in a warm, inviting bilingual (English/Spanish) narrative. About “Women Combing Their Hair,” she writes, “In this picture, a mother is braiding her daughter’s hair… Back then…it wasn’t just uncommon to wear your hair long and loose. It was scandalous!” Writing about “Orange,” in which she is the subject, she says, “When my father was painting this picture, he gave me an orange to help keep me still… He got really annoyed with me because I ate the orange before he finished the painting!” A handful of small photographs accompany the introduction and endnotes of this lively volume. (Ages 6–12)

"When most people think of my father, Diego Rivera, they think of him as a famous painter... His hard work, dedication, and talent taught me that if you work hard at your passion, you can achieve your dreams."

Guadalupe Rivera Mar�n had a very unusual childhood, growing up among world famous artwork. Her pap�, Diego Rivera, was a larger-than-life figure who created unforgettable images of working people, of life in Mexico, of industrial machines and flowers. But Diego Rivera also loved to paint children, and you'll find them inside the pages of this book, along with lessons and wisdom he passed along to his eldest daughter.

Guadalupe Rivera Mar�n shares some of her childhood memories of the world-renowned artist who also happened to be her pap�. Her recollections are tender, humorous, and unexpected. This intimate artistic portrait will delight readers, from the youngest art lovers to Diego Rivera's biggest fans.