Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

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Synopsis

Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras--skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities--came to be.

They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913).

In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians.

He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings.

They have become synonymous with Mexico's Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival.

Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe's, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity. The book includes an author's note, bibliography, glossary, and index.

A 2016 Sibert Award Winner and Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Honor Book,

Copyright:
2015

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
40 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781419716478
Publisher:
Abrams
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Duncan Tonatiuh
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
First grade, Second grade, Third grade
Submitted By:
Mercedes Mack
Proofread By:
N/A
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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